Benhurst Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Benhurst Primary School
Address: Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park
Town/City: Hornchurch
County: Essex
Postcode: RM12 4QS
Telephone Number: 01708 450807
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Life Education Trust
Sponsor: Life Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Turrell
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 410 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11%

Location and administration

URN: 143216
DfE Number: 311/2009
UKPRN: 10057850
UPRN: 100023515935
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Havering (E09000016)
Constituency: Dagenham and Rainham (E14001189)
Electoral Ward: Elm Park (E05013969)

Easting & Northing: 552897E, 186268N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 18.78" N 0° 12' 15.05" E
Plus Code: 9F32H643+3M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Hasina Begum - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
  • Mrs Kat Callis - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Mrs Fahmi Choudhury - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Mrs Yetunde Fakayode - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Yetunde Fakyode - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Fred Steel - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Fred Steel - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Chowdhury Sultan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Chowdhury Sultan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.