Henry Cavendish Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Henry Cavendish Primary School
Address: Hydethorpe Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW12 0JA
Telephone Number: 02 0867 3376
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Apsley
Capacity: 927
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 873 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.7%

Location and administration

URN: 100567
DfE Number: 208/2295
UKPRN: 10074660
UPRN: 200000467195
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Lambeth (E09000022)
Constituency: Clapham and Brixton Hill (E14001175)
Electoral Ward: Streatham Hill West & Thornton (E05014114)

Easting & Northing: 529164E, 173386N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 43.36" N 0° 8' 33.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCVW4+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (0.3km)
  2. Telferscot Primary School (0.5km)
  3. St Bede's Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  4. The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten (0.5km)
  5. Alderbrook Primary School (0.7km)
  6. Balham Nursery School (0.8km)
  7. Ravenstone Primary School (0.8km)
  8. Chestnut Grove Academy (0.9km)
  9. Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.9km)
  10. St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College (0.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Matthew Apsley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Halema Askar - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Mr Matt Bacon - Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 January 2027.
  • Mrs Lorna Burg - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Mr John Donnelly - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mr Mark Hayhurst - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mr Tim Hiller - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Ms Elinor Hull - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 June 2029.
  • Ms Vivienne Lazib - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Ms Melanie Nieuwenhuys - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Ms Charlaine Nkum - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Samantha Tanner - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Ms Gay Wenban-Smith - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Miss Philippa White - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Williams - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2026.