The Pears Family School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Pears Family School
Address: 4-8 Rodney Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: N1 9JH
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 02 0369 4911
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-14
Type: Free schools alternative provision
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Pears Family Charitable Foundation School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Hillman
Capacity: 48
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:

Location and administration

URN: 141130
DfE Number: 206/1112
UKPRN: 10047329
UPRN: 10093111846
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Islington (E09000019)
Constituency: Islington South and Finsbury (E14001306)
Electoral Ward: Barnsbury (E05013698)

Easting & Northing: 530927E, 183137N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 57.37" N 0° 6' 49.27" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGVMP+2G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Michael Annan - Trustee. Appointed on 7 September 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rosalind Bidmead - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Miss Rebecca Harris Breedon - Trustee. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Professor John Donald Cape - Member. Appointed on 20 November 2019 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust).
  • Mr John Donald Cape - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 20 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2027.
  • Mr John Donald Cape - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2027.
  • Mr James George Deasismont-Bennett - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Prof Peter Fonagy - Member. Appointed on 12 December 2012 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Dr Lesley Anne French - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mr Pierre Raoul Gosselin - Trustee. Appointed on 2 May 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Mrs Julie Anne Greer - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Miss Bojana Grujic - Trustee. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Hillman - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Hillman - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2018. Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Hooper - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 15 August 2016.
  • Mrs Laura Katherine Lower - Trustee. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Mr Eamon McCrory - Member. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Brenda Margaret McHugh - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2026.
  • Mrs Brenda Margaret McHugh - Trustee. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
  • Mrs Brenda McHugh - Member. Appointed on 4 March 2014 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 12 March 2026.
  • Ms Peggy Ray - Member. Appointed on 23 September 2014 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)).
  • Miss Peggy Ruth Ray - Trustee. Appointed on 2 May 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Rt Hon Anna Freud NCCF Rt Hon Michael Samuel - Member. Appointed on 12 December 2012 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Ms Jaime Bree Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 11 August 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Miss Rosemary Jane Francis White - Trustee. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Peter Whitehouse - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2029.