Michael Faraday School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Michael Faraday School
Address: Portland Street, Walworth, Southwark
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE17 2HR
Telephone Number: 02 0770 5806
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Riana Gouws
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 429 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.5%

Location and administration

URN: 100803
DfE Number: 210/2411
UKPRN: 10074609
UPRN: 200003427873
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Southwark (E09000028)
Constituency: Peckham (E14001421)
Electoral Ward: Faraday (E05011102)

Easting & Northing: 532828E, 177988N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 9.19" N 0° 5' 17.64" W
Plus Code: 9C3XFWP6+9P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Dionne Aarons - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Allan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Isabella Boman-Flavell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Ms Isabella Boman-Flavell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Ms Christina Cesur - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Ms Riana Gouws - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 3 October 2029.
  • Ms Tuba Guclu - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Ms Snigdha Nair - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Mr Stefano Nelson - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2029.
  • Ms June Nicol-Dundas - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mr Deivy Riquier - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mr Kenan Sonar - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
  • Mr Chris Watt - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Ms Meriam Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2028.