Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
Address: 293 Shirland Road, 293 Shirland Rd
Town/City: London
Postcode: W9 3JY
Telephone Number: 02 0896 5835
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 2-5)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Commins
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 71 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 37.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 101105
DfE Number: 213/1046
UPRN: 100023514464
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Westminster (E09000033)
Constituency: Queen's Park and Maida Vale (E14001435)
Electoral Ward: Queen's Park (E05013804)

Easting & Northing: 524835E, 182642N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 46.31" N 0° 12' 5.91" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGQHX+R8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Mary Paterson Nursery School (0.1km)
  2. Maida Vale School (0.2km)
  3. St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.4km)
  4. Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School (0.4km)
  5. The Kilburn Park School Foundation (0.4km)
  6. Carlton Vale Infant School (0.4km)
  7. The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (0.4km)
  8. Queen's Park Primary School (0.5km)
  9. Essendine Primary School (0.5km)
  10. Granville Plus Nursery School (0.5km)
Governors

  • Ms Christine Blewett - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Sarah Bonetti - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Catherine Cantwell - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Ben Commins - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Ms Helen Cooke - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Kimberley Durrance - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Jessica Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Ernestine Fiertz - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Ms Sinika Fisher-Bruno - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Carol Foyle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Freedman - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2031.
  • Loraine Hancock - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Ms Altaf Kassam - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr Mohamed Walid Lehmer - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Mr Chris Pearson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mr Christopher Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Aaron Rathwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Ms Jayne Vertkin - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mr Jason Williams - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.