Pooles Park Primary School
School Name: Pooles Park Primary School Address: Lennox Road, Finsbury Park Town/City: London Postcode: N4 3NW Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 02 0761 1000
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: The Bridge Mat Ltd Sponsor: The Bridge Mat Ltd
Headteacher: Ms Jo Stephens
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 184 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.5%
URN: 150522
DfE Number: 206/2004
UKPRN: 10094313
UPRN: 5300056033
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Islington (E09000019)
Constituency: Islington North (E14001305)
Electoral Ward: Finsbury Park (E05013703)
Easting & Northing: 530937E, 186804N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 55.99" N 0° 6' 43.84" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHV8Q+64
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Najma Abdullahi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2026.
- Dr Oliver Boney - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
- Ms Hannah Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2028.
- Ms Elena Chambi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
- Mr Jody Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
- Ms Carol Katz - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
- Mr Matt Lake - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 December 2024.
- Mr Stuart Lester - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
- Mr Stuart Lester - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
- Mr Francis Louis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
- Mr Anthony Oladimeji - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
- Mr Ahmed Samatar - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
- Ms Joanne Stephens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Travis Tran - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2026.