Heathcote School & Science College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Heathcote School & Science College
Address: Normanton Park, Chingford
Town/City: London
Postcode: E4 6ES
Telephone Number: 02 0849 5110
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Sonia Close
Capacity: 1260
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1115 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 103097
DfE Number: 320/4063
UKPRN: 10015752
UPRN: 100022998921
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Waltham Forest (E09000031)
Constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green (E14001167)
Electoral Ward: Hatch Lane & Highams Park North (E05013890)

Easting & Northing: 539369E, 193857N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 36.88" N 0° 0' 43.9" E
Plus Code: 9F32J2G6+QV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Leonie Alderman - Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 April 2028.
  • Sonia Close - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Helen Douglas - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Ms Claire Feiner - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Ms Clare Feiner - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mr Andre Henry - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Ms Lauren Marchant - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2030.
  • Mrs Lauren Marchant - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Ms Sharon Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mr Peter Murtagh - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mr Danny Neville - Governor. Appointed on 27 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 July 2030.
  • Mr Gavin Sallery - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Maria Slavovski - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Ernest Toquie - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Ms Laura Wilcher - Governor. Appointed on 27 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 July 2030.