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School · NurseryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Blagdon Nursery School

Local authority nursery nursery school in Reading (Reading).

Pupils
142
on roll
Ofsted
Ungraded inspection
inspected May 2024
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
18.0
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
42.3%
school census 15/01/2026
SEN support
22.5%
2025/26
Capacity
-
not recorded
Teacher turnover
16.7%
2024/25

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The three nursery schools forming the REYS federation are united in their vision and values, which are woven through everything we do. As a result families, children and staff alike treat each other respectfully, kindly and supportively to create a supportive, happy working and learning environment where everyone strives to be the best they can be.

Vision: To provide a secure, nurturing, stimulating environment that challenges our children to reach their full potential and leave as resilient independent learners.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights

Key facts

URN
109748
Type
Local authority nursery school
Phase
Nursery
Ages
2 to 5
Gender
Mixed
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Reading
Constituency
Earley and Woodley
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (9 current, 6 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Julia Cottee FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Kerri HepworthGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Richard DolinskiGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Benedict James O'SheaGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Ms Sam CliffordGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Tamina KulsoomGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Edward MartinGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mrs Nabiha ImranGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Mandy MullarkeyGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Jacqueline Anne DalgleishGovernance Professional - FederationGovernance professionalsince 2002
Mrs Sarah Cooper FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Ms Melanie Aurelius FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Ms Daniela Pasquini FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Rebecca Dunn FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Joanne Budge FormerGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2019 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record