Curwen Primary School
School Name: Curwen Primary School Address: Atlas Road Town/City: London Postcode: E13 0AG Telephone Number: 02 0847 0290 Website: www.curwen.newham.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: The Tapscott Learning Trust Sponsor: The Tapscott Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mr Paul Harris
Capacity: 840
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 810 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46%
URN: 144142
DfE Number: 316/2012
UKPRN: 10063028
UPRN: 10009003312
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Newham (E09000025)
Constituency: West Ham and Beckton (E14001576)
Electoral Ward: Plaistow West & Canning Town East (E05013920)
Easting & Northing: 540218E, 183137N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 49.34" N 0° 1' 12.63" E
Plus Code: 9F32G2JC+43
DfE Record: View record
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Same trust
Same sponsor Predecessor school†
- Mr Paul Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Helen Lam - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2025.
- Ms Helen Lam - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
- Ms Helen Lam - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
- Ms Swasthi Mahabeer - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 September 2029.
- Mrs Wahida Malik - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
- Ms Nadja Maniscalchi - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
- Mrs Kate Mansfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Juliana Olayana - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2025.
- Mr Nick Oram - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
- Mr Shahidur Rahman - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
- Ms Joan Spencer - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2028.
- Ms Justyna Tosun - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
- Ms Justyna Tosun - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
- Ms Carly Tully - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2030.