The 30 Best School in South Croydon

“My daughter loves Spolights! She always enjoys her weekly classes, learning acting, singing and dancing from excellent teachers, and she gets so excited to be part of the amazing shows that they put on. We Will Rock You, her latest show, was a thoroughly professional and wonderful experience both for her and for us a a well entertained audience! Can't wait for the next one!”

“My children have been learning to swim with Aqua Skills for the last five years and I wouldn’t use any other swim school. They’ve had group lessons, 1:1 and 1:2 lessons and the standard of teaching is excellent. All of the instructors are friendly, patient and committed to securing progress. Unlike other swim schools in the area, group lessons are small and for beginner groups the instructors and their assistants are in the water. In our experience Aqua skills have also been brilliant at helping children to build confidence in the water and overcome any anxieties about certain addicts of learning to swim. The owners are also present at sessions and teaching sometimes themselves. They’re thoroughly lovely people and fantastic at what they do.”

“Great teaching and support, my son attended for 10+ classes and secured a place a Whitgift School. He enjoyed the small group setting and teaching style. Always had constructive feedback that he could work on and develop. He was actually keen to continue the classes even after securing his place. Highly recommend!”

“Used for a 8yr old kids birthday with the footie dude, Ben Judge. What a legend he was! Super friendly and attentive and inclusive to the kiddies. Really made the day special. Rest of the venue is clean and lots of parking and easy to find. Recommended.”

“From my point of view on Whitgift, it did seem to be fairly large and good, with new sports hall and labs and DT/IT stuffs. Teachers are really nice (but a few) and education is at a high standard. There is school tuck shop around the school ground, with direct payment in school canteen.”

“We cannot fault anything about this nursery. The members of staff are wonderful and have really gotten to know our little boy. They communicate with us every evening at pick up and tell us everything about his day, what they've done, what he has eaten, how much he has slept, his mood and his progress. We cannot believe how much he has come on since joining this nursery in September after stalling in his development at another place. The food offered is varied and my little boys eating has really improved too. The facilities are great and the children spend lots of time outside and even have PE classes. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone!”

“Amazing pre school! Couldn’t ask for better! My son was 2 and suffered with bad anxiety after 2 failed schools previously, two weeks into huntingfield my son walked in happily! My daughter also loves it here! Elaine & all the teachers are amazing and so hard working. They cater to every child’s need!”

“This is the second nursery we have tried in this area. It is far and away the best. The teachers are dedicated professionals (most are also Montessori trained in addition to EYFS training) who are obviously enjoying their work with children, and who are committed to Lemon Tree in the long term. In other words, unlike the other nursery we tried which had huge problems with staff turnover, the teachers at Lemon Tree know us, we know all of them, and most importantly they and the children know each other. Every week my partner and I talk about how relieved we are that our son is at Lemon Tree, and how confident we feel in the care and attention he is receiving there. They also have an enormous outdoor play area with real grass and trees, not just a carpark covered in astroturf. The children are given many opportunities for outside play and they integrate natural learning with their Montessori curriculum. I would recommend this place without qualification.”

“This school really helps the children who needs special care and help ..”

“I go to this school and it is the best! #Fairfieldhouse”

“We honestly couldn’t recommend Totstars enough! Our son has excelled in every area since joining. We moved him from a corporate setting and could be happier with the choice we made. Totatars is in a league of its own. Having been in childcare myself for over 10 years working with various families I have never seen a nursery’s as good as this!”

“I’m a staff member and a parent, (on maternity) the girls are lovely, I felt welcome when I had started, my child absolutely loves it here and I know she is well looked after when I’m not there, she has learnt so much, they do so much with the children, amazing activities and themes they celebrate regularly and she always brings home work to show me and her dad, the company is brilliant, and they are a credit to Play Place, 5 star ⭐️”

“Wonderful dance school which my children have attended and loved for years. A real family atmosphere, so supportive and encouraging of everyone.”

“Very good staff. My daughter is happy every time I pick her up. I like that her key worker provides me with feedback about how my daughter's day was. satisfied with this nursery”

“I am pleased to express my appreciation for the outstanding care and support provided by Kinderland in South Croydon. The entire team have created a nurturing and stimulating environment for my daughter and I am delighted with her progress. They have outstanding resources and their outdoor space is amazing too. The staff members are genuinely passionate about the well-being and development of each child. The activities and learning opportunities are thoughtfully planned and executed, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. The constant feedback which is supported by photos is fantastic and allows you to track progress real-time. I have seen my daughters confidence, social skills, and knowledge flourish during her time at the nursery. The open communication and warm, welcoming atmosphere has always made me feel valued as a parent. I am very happy with Kinderland Day nursery and I would highly recommend it.”

“I have been working at Purley Oaks for over 10 years now as a class teacher , both in Year One and Reception. I can honestly say that I love it here. Everyone is so kind and welcoming . We all help each other out no matter what year group we are in or what job role we have - we are a great team! I was advised when I was an NQT to keep moving to different schools but I really don’t want to be anywhere else! In Reception we are a fantastic team and work very closely together. We have such fun and it is amazing to see the children progress throughout the year. I feel that in Early Years we give children a great start to their learning careers!”

“Great school and staff 1975-1981”

“Great school and lovely teachers, Lauren is always so polite and helpful and always there to fulfil the children’s needs. Helped with boosting my boys confidence’s. Highly recommend”

“Sherwood pre-school is a professional, well managed and caring environment for children. My daughter started at Howard newly and since then she has dropped off and picked up from school by Sherwood pre-school staff. They are very welcoming and my daughter love this place. It's always so well organized and full of fun opportunities for children to grow and explore the world around them. The commitment of the staff from both Breakfast & Afternoon club is immediately evident. I highly recommend this nursery the staff make your child feel safe and comfortable.”

“As a first time mum I was so worried about my daughter going to nursury but Laura made sure I felt comfortable and that I knew my child was safe with consistent updates, and the willingness to answer any questions I had was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend.”

“Because it's very close and cool”

“Lovely teachers, good methodology, excellent facilities, overall very good school and most of all, my kids love going to school which is what it's all about at the end of the day.”

“Lovely teachers and best school trips”

“A very friendly school which I enjoyed every bit since the start of the term.Best place ever!!!”

“Great basketball session - appreciate accommodating for us on such short notice - will use again!”

“Out of all Nurseries we looked at we decided to go with Fennies. I am truly impressed with the care and patience of the staff. Our daughter enjoys her time a lot at the nursery and is always excited to go there. We really thought she would not want us to leave and cry when we drop her off in the morning, but it turns out she loves to play with other children and enjoys all the activities at Fennies. Truly recommended.”