Blagdon Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blagdon Nursery School
Address: Blagdon Road, Whitley
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG2 7NT
Telephone Number: 0118 937 5425
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Benedict O'Shea
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 142 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 109748
DfE Number: 870/1000
UPRN: 310032505
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Earley and Woodley (E14001210)
Electoral Ward: Church (E05013868)

Easting & Northing: 472479E, 170650N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 51.11" N 0° 57' 31.25" W
Plus Code: 9C3XC2JR+8G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Joanne Budge - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Sam Clifford - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Ms Julia Cottee - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Anne Dalgleish - Governance Professional - Federation. Appointed on 1 May 2002.
  • Mr Richard Dolinski - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kerri Hepworth - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Mrs Nabiha Imran - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Ms Tamina Kulsoom - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Edward Martin - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Mandy Mullarkey - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2028.
  • Mr Benedict James O'Shea - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Daniela Pasquini - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2026.