The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–5
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Deborah Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Tanglewood Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Tanglewood Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tanglewood Nursery School?
Tanglewood Nursery School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tanglewood Nursery School take?
Tanglewood Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5. It is classified as a nursery school.
Where is Tanglewood Nursery School?
Tanglewood Nursery School is in Chelmsford, CM1 2DX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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