Tarnerland Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Tarnerland Nursery School
Address: Sussex Street
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN2 0GR
Telephone Number: 01273 658100
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: Mrs Louise Collings
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 87 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 24.1%

Location and administration

URN: 114350
DfE Number: 846/1001
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven (E14001129)
Electoral Ward: Queen's Park (E05015410)

Easting & Northing: 531757E, 104463N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 49' 31.29" N 0° 7' 49.98" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRVG9+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Chris Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Collings - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Tina Davidson - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 September 2030.
  • Ms Penny Dunne - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Mrs Vahsti Hale - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Marron - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Ella Palmer - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 May 2025.
  • Ms Tracey Paul - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Jackie Poulton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Ella Turner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Samira Vance - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 August 2028.
  • Ms Darcie Watts - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.