Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Address: Nightingale Square, Balham
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW12 8QJ
Telephone Number: 02 0867 3080
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jared Brading
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.1%

Location and administration

URN: 101036
DfE Number: 212/3376
UKPRN: 10071695
UPRN: 121035772
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Wandsworth (E09000032)
Constituency: Tooting (E14001550)
Electoral Ward: Balham (E05014009)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 528154E, 173676N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 53.57" N 0° 9' 25.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCRXV+75

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Oak Lodge School (0.1km)
  2. Balham Nursery School (0.3km)
  3. Hornsby House School (0.3km)
  4. Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls (0.3km)
  5. Chestnut Grove Academy (0.3km)
  6. Alderbrook Primary School (0.5km)
  7. Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  8. Ravenstone Primary School (0.7km)
  9. St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College (0.7km)
  10. Broomwood Prep - Boys (0.7km)
Governors

  • Ms Chiara Banti - Governor. Appointed on 22 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 July 2027.
  • Father Ariel Beramendi - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
  • Mr Nicholas Birmingham - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Dr Richard Bogle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Mr Jared Brading - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Mr Ronny Brazdil - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • Mrs Chioma Etienne - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Ms Cheryl Sarah Ferguson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Grainne Galtieri - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 June 2028.
  • Mrs Roseann Jeffery - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Miss Charmaine Lee - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
  • Miss Gabriella Elizabeth Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Bhrraveenthi Sivarajah - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2029.
  • Fr Richard Edward Whinder - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 September 2025.
  • Mr William Young - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Ms Marlene Zammit - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 September 2028.