Horsham Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Horsham Nursery School
Address: Harwood Road
Town/City: Horsham
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH13 5UT
Telephone Number: 01403 224430
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 3-5)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Mellor
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 190 (56% boys & 44% girls)

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 125809
DfE Number: 938/1003
UPRN: 10003087806
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Horsham (E14001294)
Electoral Ward: Roffey South (E05011826)

Easting & Northing: 518392E, 131222N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 7.55" N 0° 18' 41.48" W
Plus Code: 9C3X3M9Q+G9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Deanne Ambrose - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Ms Amy Blackwell - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Kirsty Blenkarn - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Mrs Amy Cosgrave - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mrs El Davis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Mr Chris Downing - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mrs Tina Fosberry - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Ann Gilchrist - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Amy Hudspith - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Kirk - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Morgan - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 7 July 2025.
  • Mrs Lisa Steele - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Lynne Wise - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2028.