Benthal Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Benthal Primary School
Address: Benthal Road, Hackney
Town/City: London
Postcode: N16 7AU
Telephone Number: 02 0898 9310
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Louise Drew
Capacity: 414
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 252 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 67.1%

Location and administration

URN: 100260
DfE Number: 204/2872
UKPRN: 10078016
UPRN: 100021026086
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Hackney (E09000012)
Constituency: Hackney North and Stoke Newington (E14001259)
Electoral Ward: Hackney Downs (E05009373)

Easting & Northing: 534224E, 186153N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 32.15" N 0° 3' 54.12" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHW5M+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Robert Briggs - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ms Nicola Grant Stevenson - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
  • Mr William Howard - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr David Jones - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2026.
  • Mr Joseph Spencer - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Ms Sandy Vo - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
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