Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Address: Lake Road
Town/City: Wimbledon
Postcode: SW19 7EP
Telephone Number: 02 0894 6666
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Birch
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 467 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.4%

Location and administration

URN: 102666
DfE Number: 315/3304
UKPRN: 10073962
UPRN: 48109173
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Merton (E09000024)
Constituency: Wimbledon (E14001586)
Electoral Ward: Village (E05013825)
Diocese: CE36(Diocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 524756E, 171337N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 40.62" N 0° 12' 24.37" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCQHV+57

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ricards Lodge High School (0.2km)
  2. Willington School (0.3km)
  3. Wimbledon High School GDST (0.6km)
  4. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (1.0km)
  5. The Priory CofE School (1.0km)
  6. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Dundonald Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Wimbledon College (1.4km)
  9. Pelham Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Ms Jenny Alderman - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Jane Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sophie Bankes - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Ms Christina Bechtold - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Phil Carter - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Andrew Douglas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Sophie Drew - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Tim Farnell - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mr Ed Hicks - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Revd Mandy Hodgson - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 24 January 2028.
  • Mrs Rhiannon Lines - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Kristen McFee - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Laura-Lucia RICHTER - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Georgina Slater - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Ms Lucy Stock - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Jorone Taylor-Lewis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2029.