Grafton Primary School
Community primary school in London (Islington).
Location
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Grafton Primary School is a Community Primary School for children between the ages of 2+ and 11. It has an excellent early years' provision including a nursery for children aged 3 and 4. It has a centre for two year olds and this operates on a part time basis, three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon.
The school serves a very diverse community in the centre of Holloway shopping and business area, and the school population reflects this rich cultural and ethnic mix. The school grounds are extensive with a formal garden and a wildlife garden. In this garden we have a science lab and an art room. 'The Poets Corner' is a lovely space for children to recite and read poems.
The large pond provides a wealth of learning for all its pupils. The school enjoys an amazing creative learning environment, which promotes well-being and creativity to the highest level of achievement. Its calm and happy environment generates a wealth of learning to all its pupils.
Address : Eburne Road , London N7 6AR Number of places available in Reception class : 60 Please contact the school office to book an appointment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Choir
- Football
- Gymnastics
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 100406
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Islington
- Constituency
- Islington North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Hermer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Simon Alexander Barnard Chase | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Debbie McNally | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Councillor Gulcin Ozedmir | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Claire Hegarty | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
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