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Tarnerland Nursery School

Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GR ·

Report card: strong areas· 2026

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At a glance

A state nursery school for ages 2–5 in Brighton. Ofsted report card (April 2026): strong areas.

Ages: 2–5
Pupils: 87
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Admissions: Non-selective
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Collings
Nursery: Has nursery classes

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Inspection

Ofsted report card (renewed framework)

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Inspected 21 Apr 2026Published 10 Jun 2026

SafeguardingMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
AchievementStrong standard
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
Personal development and well-beingStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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Exam results

Nursery schools don't sit national tests.

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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Catchment area

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Last distance offered

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How places are allocated: you apply through your home council. When a school has more applicants than places, it applies its published oversubscription criteria in order. These usually start with looked-after children, then siblings, then catchment or distance; faith schools may prioritise church attendance. Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted first. Apply on GOV.UK

Pupils

School census 2024/25

Pupils

Capacity

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Girls / boys

43/57

Mixed

Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)0%
English as an additional language18.5%
SEN support10.9%
Education, Health and Care plan0%
The black tick shows the median for state-funded nursery schools in England.