James Dixon Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: James Dixon Primary School
Address: William Booth Road, Anerley
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE20 8BW
Telephone Number: 02 0877 6101
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Swale Academies Trust
Sponsor: Swale Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Michelle Aldred
Capacity: 471
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 425 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 143774
DfE Number: 305/2062
UKPRN: 10061975
UPRN: 100023252389
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Bromley (E09000006)
Constituency: Beckenham and Penge (E14001083)
Electoral Ward: Crystal Palace & Anerley (E05013995)

Easting & Northing: 534388E, 169775N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 42.17" N 0° 4' 8.03" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCW6J+MC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Michelle Aldred - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Jane Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Jane Anderson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mrs Dolapo Shola Animashaun - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Valerie Barnes - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mr Leonard Blomstrand - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 2 October 2025.
  • Mr Leonard Blomstrand - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2025.
  • Ms Maria Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Castello - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Ms Susannah Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Mr Robin Entwistle - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 September 2025.
  • Mr Christian Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Jeremy Luz - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mr Kevin Minnott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Julie Prentice - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.