Leytonstone School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leytonstone School
Address: Colworth Road, Leytonstone
Town/City: London
Postcode: E11 1JD
Telephone Number: 02 0898 7420
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Julian Onyelekere
Capacity: 990
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1028 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.1%

Location and administration

URN: 103101
DfE Number: 320/4069
UKPRN: 10018013
UPRN: 100022960062
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Waltham Forest (E09000031)
Constituency: Leyton and Wanstead (E14001334)
Electoral Ward: Leytonstone (E05013897)

Easting & Northing: 539160E, 188230N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 35.04" N 0° 0' 25.01" E
Plus Code: 9F32H2G4+HQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Dolapo Awoyinka - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Dr Michael Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Hinz - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Ms Abigail Hopper - Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 July 2027.
  • Ms Elizabeth Lay - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 June 2029.
  • Ms Nicola McEwen - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Ms Marion O'hara - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2028.
  • Naima Omasta-Milsom - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Julian Onyelekere - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Shona Ramsay - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2028.
  • Ms Fiona Sinclair - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Mrs Lynne Tanswell - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2029.