Thomas Gamuel Primary School
School Name: Thomas Gamuel Primary School Address: Colchester Road, Walthamstow Town/City: London Postcode: E17 8LG Telephone Number: 02 0852 7031 Website: www.thomasgamuel.net
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2014 Trust: Lion Academy Trust Sponsor: Lion Academy Trust
Executive Principal: Mr Paul Acheson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 338 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.7%
URN: 140405
DfE Number: 320/2037
UKPRN: 10044183
UPRN: 100022981587
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Waltham Forest (E09000031)
Constituency: Walthamstow (E14001563)
Electoral Ward: Markhouse (E05013898)
Easting & Northing: 537162E, 188106N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 32.79" N 0° 1' 18.9" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHXGH+86
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Paul Acheson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Kolsuma Begum - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
- Naomi Coutinho - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
- Ms Andrea Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
- Andrea Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
- Ms Nicole Hansen - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
- Ms Jennifer Hodgson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
- Helene Levett - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
- Ms Samiya Parvez - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2026.