Fortismere School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Fortismere School
Address: Southwing, Tetherdown, Muswell Hill
Town/City: London
Postcode: N10 1NE
Telephone Number: 02 0836 4400
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Zoe Judge
Capacity: 1655
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1746 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14%

Location and administration

URN: 102156
DfE Number: 309/4032
UKPRN: 10002545
UPRN: 100023141630
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Haringey (E09000014)
Constituency: Hornsey and Friern Barnet (E14001293)
Electoral Ward: Fortis Green (E05013589)

Easting & Northing: 528180E, 189842N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 36.55" N 0° 9' 2.97" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHRVX+9M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Blanche Nevile School (0.2km)
  3. Eden Primary (0.3km)
  4. Coldfall Primary School (0.5km)
  5. Tetherdown Primary School (0.5km)
  6. Norfolk House School (0.6km)
  7. Unique Children's School (0.7km)
  8. St James Church of England Primary School (0.7km)
  9. Treehouse School (0.8km)
  10. Muswell Hill Primary School (0.8km)
Governors

  • Ms Reem Al Rasheed - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Ms Anne Canning - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mr Mark Chapman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 May 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 May 2029.
  • Ms Alexa Charnley - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 January 2030.
  • Ms Helen daSilva - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Ms Johanna Davey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Martin Gibbins - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 January 2030.
  • Ms Tessa Hauswedell - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Ms Rachel Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Ms Lorraine Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Ms Zoe Judge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ian Macaulay - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2030.
  • Mr Ian Macaulay - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Ms Sam Murray - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2013.
  • Mr James Nagata - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Mr Lewis Shevelan - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
  • Ms Antonia Shortall - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2026.