The Wharf Nursery School
Local authority nursery nursery school in Godalming (Surrey).
Location
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We have absolutely loved The Wharf. It is very much a happy place! The staff are all so kind and welcoming. Your nursery outshone the other nurseries by a long way! Our child has grown in confidence this year and loved all of the learning opportunities he has been given! We couldn't have wished for a more caring, fun and inspiring place for our children.
Being a young parent I struggle with anxiety and I can't recommend The Wharf more…the staff have been amazing with me and my daughter. They don't just put the kids first but they care for the parents as well. The teachers are all approachable and always listen if you have any concerns.
It meant the world to me to know I could leave my children with people I could trust and know they were receiving an outstanding early childhood education. Our son has blossomed while at the wharf. At the Wharf they are not a team, but rather, they are a family. We feel as though our son has thrived emotionally, socially and academically since being at the Wharf.
We are thrilled at how he has developed and progressed - thank you!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 124913
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2 to 5
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Seeley Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Caroline Major | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Catherine Goulton | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Daniel Heathcote | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Edward Gould | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jacky Beale | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2029 | |
| Mrs Lois Scrivener | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Penny Macland | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Zoe Bray | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Susan Perrin Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Virginia Bawden Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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