Plashet, City of London Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Plashet, City of London Academy
Address: Plashet Grove, East Ham
Town/City: London
Postcode: E6 1DG
Telephone Number: 02 0847 2418
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
Trust: City Of London Academies Trust
Sponsor: City Of London Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel McGowan
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1469
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 57.3%

Location and administration

URN: 152267
DfE Number: 316/4032
UKPRN: 10099631
UPRN: 46250943
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Newham (E09000025)
Constituency: East Ham (E14001213)
Electoral Ward: Plashet (E05013921)

Easting & Northing: 542240E, 184286N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 24.69" N 0° 2' 59.17" E
Plus Code: 9F32G2RX+3W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Akbal Ahmed - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
  • Miss Sahar Asif - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2027.
  • Dr Marion Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2027.
  • Ms Louise Bauer - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Ms Bila Boland - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2027.
  • Ms Dona Henriques - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Mrs Aminah Idris - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
  • Ms Mehgul Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 May 2029.
  • Mr Mohammed Mangerah - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mr Nishul Maru - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel McGowan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Councillor Sophia Naqvi - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Mrs Irene Papadopoulos - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Mrs Jo Sell - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Nazma Sharif - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 March 2028.