David Livingstone Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: David Livingstone Academy
Address: Northwood Road
Town/City: Thornton Heath
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR7 8HX
Telephone Number: 02 0865 4240
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Step Academy Trust
Sponsor: Step Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr David Dowling
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 198 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.3%

Location and administration

URN: 137195
DfE Number: 306/2008
UKPRN: 10034781
UPRN: 100022916554
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Streatham and Croydon North (E14001527)
Electoral Ward: Norbury Park (E05011473)

Easting & Northing: 532387E, 169539N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 36.23" N 0° 5' 51.86" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCW62+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Matthew Bradbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2025.
  • Chante Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Charlotte de la Pe?a - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Phill Dell - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2027.
  • Mr David Dowling - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Phoebe Greer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Zoi Iliokaftou - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Claire Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 March 2030.