Open State Nursery Mixed

Dorking Nursery School

West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY
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Dorking Nursery School
Dorking, RH4 1BY
112 Pupils
— Capacity
2–5 Age Range
7.30% FSM %
55 Boys
57 Girls
About Dorking Nursery School

Dorking Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Dorking, Surrey, 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 112 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Donna Harwood-Duffy.

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 Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Mole Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Dorking and Horley
Ward Dorking North
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 124912
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Whitehouse Chair of Governors 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Davies Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Devane Governor 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Donna Harwood-Duffy Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ella Hood Governor 24/11/2024 23/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oliver Hughes Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Mary McCrea Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sylvina Mellor Governor 07/07/2022 06/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Perry Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Neeva Shore Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jo Suchy Governor 05/10/2024 04/10/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Helen Sutherland Governor 01/04/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.27 km • Dorking
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The Priory Church of England School
0.59 km • Dorking
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
0.66 km • Dorking
Other
St Martin's CofE Primary School
0.68 km • Dorking
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Powell Corderoy Primary School
0.83 km • Dorking
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The Ashcombe School
0.97 km • Dorking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dorking Nursery School is a Local authority nursery school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dorking, Surrey.
Dorking Nursery School has 112 pupils.
Dorking Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 5.
The Headteacher at Dorking Nursery School is Mrs Donna Harwood-Duffy.
Dorking Nursery School is at West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Dorking Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Donna Harwood-Duffy
West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY
01306882397
www.dorkingnurseryschool.co.uk/
Location
RH4 1BY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124912
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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