Gainsborough Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gainsborough Primary School
Address: 10-14 Gainsborough Road, Stratford
Town/City: London
Postcode: E15 3AF
Telephone Number: 02 0747 3533
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Compass Partnership Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Barb Sims
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 198 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 47% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.6%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 143276
DfE Number: 316/2022
UKPRN: 10057809
UPRN: 10009002023
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Newham (E09000025)
Constituency: West Ham and Beckton (E14001576)
Electoral Ward: Canning Town North (E05013906)

Easting & Northing: 539271E, 182593N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 32.59" N 0° 0' 22.74" E
Plus Code: 9F32G2G4+7G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Yasmin Adam - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Yasmin Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2026.
  • Nishat Anjum - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Nishat Anjum - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Bethune - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Bethune - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 April 2027.
  • Ms Heather DeLand - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Heather DeLand - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Adam Guilbert - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Adam Guilbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mrs Hyeyoung Lee - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Hyeyoung Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Alfred Mante - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Mr Antonio Simmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Barb Sims - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Barbara Sims - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Gemma Suyat - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Gemme Suyat - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2026.
  • Ms Georgina Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2026.
  • Georgina Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Ms Georgina Walters - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr William Whiteside - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2029.
  • Mr William Whiteside - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 23 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Merline Worgess - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 June 2028.
  • Ms Merline Worgess - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2026.