Vanessa Nursery School
School Name: Vanessa Nursery School Address: 14 Cathnor Road Town/City: London Postcode: W12 9JA Telephone Number: 02 0874 8196 Website: https://www.vanessanurseryschool.org.uk
Phase: Nursery (ages 2-5) Type: Local authority nursery school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Ms Michele Barrett
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 71 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 11.8%
URN: 100316
DfE Number: 205/1039
UPRN: 34147310
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Hammersmith and Fulham (E09000013)
Constituency: Hammersmith and Chiswick (E14001264)
Electoral Ward: Coningham (E05013737)
Easting & Northing: 522645E, 179588N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 9.23" N 0° 14' 3.33" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGQ38+27
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Zara Bain - Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 June 2030.
- Laura Barbour - Governor. Appointed on 10 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 April 2028.
- Headteacher Michele Barrett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Leanne Francois - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2028.
- Mr Joshua Hinh - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
- Sabine Hook - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
- Mr Anthony Ashley Mayer - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2028.
- Mr David McNamara - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 September 2026.
- Ms Benita Mohamed - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 September 2026.
- Alexandra Redpath - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
- Mr John Small - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
- Azraa Tayob - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
- Mrs Sarah Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
- Mrs Amanda Sian Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2028.
- Ms Isabel Tiffin - Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 June 2030.