New Bridge Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: New Bridge Nursery School
Address: Montague Street, Caversham
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG4 5AU
Telephone Number: 0118 937 5580
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

Head Teacher: Mrs Joanne Budge
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 97 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 16.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 109752
DfE Number: 870/1006
UPRN: 310027239
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Reading Central (E14001438)
Electoral Ward: Caversham (E05013866)

Easting & Northing: 472292E, 174630N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 0" N 0° 57' 38.01" W
Plus Code: 9C3XF28Q+MQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Melanie Aurelius - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Budge - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • 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.
  • Mrs Rebecca Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • 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 25 November 2026.
  • Mrs Mandy Mullarkey - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2028.
  • Ms Daniela Pasquini - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.