Castilion Primary School
School Name: Castilion Primary School Address: Copperfield Road, Thamesmead Town/City: London Postcode: SE28 8QA Telephone Number: 02 0831 5177 Website: www.castilion.bexley.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2019 Trust: Amadeus Primary Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Bishop
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 159 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 34% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.2%
URN: 146892
DfE Number: 303/2068
UKPRN: 10082971
UPRN: 100023267212
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Bexley (E09000004)
Constituency: Erith and Thamesmead (E14001229)
Electoral Ward: Thamesmead East (E05011232)
Easting & Northing: 547307E, 181174N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 39.35" N 0° 7' 17.33" E
Plus Code: 9F32G46C+9H
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Bridgette Akora - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
- Ms Bridgette Akora - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
- Mrs Yvonne Bishop - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr George Cummins - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
- Mrs Oma Famojuro - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 April 2028.
- Mrs Suzanne Ship - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
- Mrs Hannatu Sulley - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
- Dr Evgenia Theodotou - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 May 2028.