Nightingale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Nightingale Primary School
Address: Ashbourne Avenue, South Woodford
Town/City: London
Postcode: E18 1PL
Telephone Number: 02 0898 9987
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Lynam
Capacity: 710
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 685 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7%

Location and administration

URN: 102839
DfE Number: 317/2063
UKPRN: 10076600
UPRN: 100023583140
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Redbridge (E09000026)
Constituency: Leyton and Wanstead (E14001334)
Electoral Ward: South Woodford (E05011252)

Easting & Northing: 541049E, 189312N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 8.35" N 0° 2' 4.64" E
Plus Code: 9F32H2PM+7R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Councillor Jo Blackman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Mrs Sinead Culora - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 November 2026.
  • Ms Kate Dingle - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mr Greg Dolph - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Ms Charlotte Harris - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Ms Marigold Inanc - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Amanjit Jhund - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Headteacher Clare Lynam - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Julia McFall - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2025.
  • Mr Julian Porter - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Mr Simon Lee Todd - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Ms Megan Wang - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2029.
  • Ms Emily Whitehead - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2028.