Elmwood Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Elmwood Infant School
Address: Lodge Road, Lodge Road
Town/City: Croydon
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR0 2PL
Telephone Number: 02 0868 7681
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Helen Hayes
Capacity: 412
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 357 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30%

Location and administration

URN: 101721
DfE Number: 306/2014
UKPRN: 10071940
UPRN: 200001211067
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon West (E14001188)
Electoral Ward: Broad Green (E05011465)

Easting & Northing: 531899E, 166938N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 12.49" N 0° 6' 20.59" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9VPV+PP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Elmwood Junior School (0.0km)
  2. Chestnut Park Primary School (0.2km)
  3. Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (0.7km)
  4. Ecclesbourne Primary School (0.7km)
  5. St Mary's Catholic High School (0.8km)
  6. Harris Primary Academy Croydon (1.0km)
  7. Bensham Manor School (1.0km)
  8. St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (1.0km)
  9. Al-Khair School Preparatory School (1.0km)
  10. Broadmead Primary School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sandra Barnett - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Mr Charlie Defty - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr Khan Gause - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Ms Mahwish Habib - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mrs Mahwish Habib - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Zoe Harris - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Ms Helen Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Julie Hendry - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Dr Julie Hendry - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Sarah Hills - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Nithianandan - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 September 2025.
  • Mrs Saran O'Hare - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 January 2030.
  • Mrs Gloria Osbourne - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Miss Esther Payne - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Miss Makedah Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2026.
  • Miss Makedah Simpsons - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Verjee - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Annette Williams - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.