Eltham Hill School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Eltham Hill School
Address: Eltham Hill
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE9 5EE
Telephone Number: 02 0885 2843
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Erika Podmore
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1350 (3% boys & 97% girls)
Enrollment: 129% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.7%

Location and administration

URN: 100182
DfE Number: 203/4077
UKPRN: 10015766
UPRN: 100023284003
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Greenwich (E09000011)
Constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst (E14001223)
Electoral Ward: Middle Park & Horn Park (E05014085)

Easting & Northing: 542250E, 174421N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 5.56" N 0° 2' 45.38" E
Plus Code: 9F32F22W+J9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. StreetVibes Media Academy (0.3km)
  2. Harris Academy Greenwich (0.4km)
  3. King's Oak School (0.5km)
  4. Haimo Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Wize Up (0.7km)
  6. Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.7km)
  7. Serenity School Eltham (0.9km)
  8. Middle Park Primary School (0.9km)
  9. Ealdham Primary School (1.0km)
  10. Gordon Primary School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Aldridge - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Christine Butler - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 May 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Ms Jodie Cawte - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 September 2029.
  • Deborah Dumville - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Simon Emmett - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 September 2027.
  • Ms Yvette Fofah - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Ms Victoria Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mr Mark Horley - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Ms Lucy Isaiah - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Vishal Jajodia - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Mr Mike Laing - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Ms Shipra Ogra - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • Ms Erika Podmore - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Ariane Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Ms Melissa Roskell - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Ms Lisa Townshend - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Ms Francesca Whymark - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Ms Allison Zionts - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2027.