Smitham Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Smitham Primary School
Address: Portnalls Road
Town/City: Coulsdon
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR5 3DE
Telephone Number: 02 0866 4399
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Groom
Capacity: 660
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 654 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 101759
DfE Number: 306/2067
UKPRN: 10071268
UPRN: 100022914722
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon South (E14001187)
Electoral Ward: Coulsdon Town (E05011466)

Easting & Northing: 529438E, 159363N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 19' 9.45" N 0° 8' 37.75" W
Plus Code: 9C3X8V94+PF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Chipstead Valley Primary School (1.2km)
  3. Woodcote Primary School (1.2km)
  4. Oasis Academy Byron (1.3km)
  5. Woodcote High School (1.3km)
  6. Coulsdon CofE Primary School (1.8km)
  7. Serenity School (1.9km)
  8. Beaumont Primary School (1.9km)
  9. St Nicholas School (2.0km)
  10. Woodmansterne Primary School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Charlotte Groom - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Katie Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Ms Nicke Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Ms Fiona Hodkinson - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mr Derrick Jones - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Miss Valene Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mr Kieran Pettman - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Mr Matt Robertson - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mr Simon Smith - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Wood - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2030.