Morpeth School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Morpeth School
Address: Portman Place, Bethnal Green
Town/City: London
Postcode: E2 0PX
Telephone Number: 02 0898 0921
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Pickett
Capacity: 1600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1512 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.7%

Location and administration

URN: 100967
DfE Number: 211/4150
UKPRN: 10016609
UPRN: 6036909
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Tower Hamlets (E09000030)
Constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney (E14001086)
Electoral Ward: Bethnal Green East (E05009317)

Easting & Northing: 535529E, 182654N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 37.83" N 0° 2' 51.24" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGXG2+VX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Shakila Ali - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Ms Lotifa Begum - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Rob Crothers - Governor. Appointed on 27 May 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 May 2028.
  • Ms Justine Fox - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Ms Zaynab Khanom - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Maria Lewington - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Michelle Lockley - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Lhipon Miah - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 May 2029.
  • Mr Scott Newton - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mr John Pickett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Laura Polazzi - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Vivek Sadhwani - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Vicky Wadge - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2028.
  • Kawsar Zaman - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Dr Allen Zimbler - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.