Brackenbury Primary School
Community primary school in London (Hammersmith and Fulham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a vibrant, welcoming school in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. On behalf of the children, staff, and Governors, thank you for your interest in Brackenbury Primary School.
Located in Hammersmith and Fulham, our vibrant school dates back to 1879 and boasts modern resources, including interactive whiteboards, a computer suite, art and music rooms, and flexible performance spaces. Our excellent facilities and dedicated staff create an enriching environment for both teaching and learning, welcoming everyone into the Brackenbury community.
Our focus is to help develop brighter futures for all our students.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Netball
- Swimming
- Yoga
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
and 1 more
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 100324
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (18 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendi Webber | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Read | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Meerav Shah | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Anna Armstrong | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| David Fawkes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mandy Byrne | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Paige Dwyer | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ffion Cartwright | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Gonzalo Orellana | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Gilly Di Loreto | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Finola West | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Matthew Pitchers | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sophie Maclachlan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Alastair Ross | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ayan Yusuf | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Alice Careless | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Emma Skinmore-Harris | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2021 | |
| Mr David Collins | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 |
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