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Tarnerland Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · Brighton · BN2 0GR

Ages 2–5 · 87 pupils · Brighton and Hove

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
87
Boys / girls
50 / 37
Free school meals
24.1%
FSM pupils
21
Gender
Mixed
School type
Local authority nursery school

Age range

Ages 2–5

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Local authority nursery school
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Collings

Location

Address
Sussex Street
Postcode
BN2 0GR
Town
Brighton
County
East Sussex
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
District
Brighton and Hove
Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed local authority nursery school (nursery), Ages 2–5, in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, 87 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 24.1%.

Open schools in Brighton
63
Nursery schools in Brighton
2
Academies among open schools in Brighton
13% (8)
Open schools in BN2
28
Nursery in BN2
2
Open schools in Brighton and Hove LA
83
Nursery in Brighton and Hove LA
2

Nearby nursery schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BrightonNear BN2

  • Royal Spa Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Brighton · BN2 0BT · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Carlton Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    BRIGHTON · BN2 9HS · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM41.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • Queen's Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Brighton · BN2 0BN · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 4–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM47.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • Kings Brighton

    Other independent school

    Brighton · BN1 4SB · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 14–19

    0.4 miles away

  • St Luke's Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Brighton · BN2 9ZF · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM19.5%

    0.4 miles away

  • Brighton College

    Other independent school

    Brighton · BN2 0AL · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 11–19

    • Att866.1
    • EM5+0%

    0.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louise Collings
Telephone
01273658100
Website
https://www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

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