Downsview Primary and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Address: Biggin Way, Upper Norwood
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE19 3XE
Telephone Number: 02 0876 4611
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Meghan Pugh
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 620 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.8%

Location and administration

URN: 101778
DfE Number: 306/2093
UKPRN: 10071266
UPRN: 100020640066
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Streatham and Croydon North (E14001527)
Electoral Ward: Norbury Park (E05011473)

Easting & Northing: 532089E, 170181N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 57.25" N 0° 6' 6.42" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCV8X+97

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Shamila Ali - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Ms Yvette Bedford Dawkins - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2027.
  • Ms Francesca Catling - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Philip Eracleous - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mr Edward Gulliver - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rachelle Hearsey - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Loynes - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 20 March 2026.
  • Mrs Muireann McSwiney-O'Rourke - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Radka Narozna Narozna - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Sarah Newell - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Ms Meghan Pugh - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Victor Roffey - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Walters - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Walters - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Mrs Michelle Webb - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 October 2028.