Open State Nursery Mixed

New Bridge Nursery School

Montague Street, Reading, RG4 5AU
90 Pupils
— Capacity
2–5 Age Range
5.90% FSM %
53 Boys
37 Girls
About New Bridge Nursery School

New Bridge Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Reading, Reading, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–5 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 90 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Joanne Budge.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Local authority nursery school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Nursery
Status Open
Local Authority Reading
Region South East
Administrative District Reading
Parliamentary Constituency Reading Central
Ward Caversham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
URN 109752
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Julia Cottee Chair of Governors 24/09/2025 23/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Dalgleish Governance Professional - Federation 01/05/2002 — N/A
Ms Melanie Aurelius Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Budge Governor 22/04/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sam Clifford Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Cooper Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Dunn Governor 07/04/2022 06/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nabiha Imran Governor 18/07/2024 17/07/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Tamina Kulsoom Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward Martin Governor 06/09/2024 25/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandy Mullarkey Governor 21/01/2024 20/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Daniela Pasquini Governor 18/07/2024 17/07/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
New Bridge Nursery School is a Local authority nursery school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, Reading.
New Bridge Nursery School has 90 pupils.
New Bridge Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5.
The Head teacher at New Bridge Nursery School is Mrs Joanne Budge.
New Bridge Nursery School is at Montague Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AU, in the Reading local authority, South East.
New Bridge Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Head teacher
Mrs Joanne Budge
Montague Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109752
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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