Laycock Primary School
Community primary school in London (Islington).
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
Thornhill Primary School and Laycock Primary School are proposing to create a Federation. This will formalise our successful two-year partnership, securing the future of both schools whilst preserving what makes each special. Full details are available in the consultation documents below. Please review these before responding.
Please complete our online survey – this helps us collate and review responses most efficiently. If you cannot access the online form, you can: • Ask for a paper form at the school office • Speak to us at one of our drop-in sessions We will be regularly updating the Frequently Asked Questions page on the school websites in response to questions received via the survey.
Wednesday, 14th of January 2026, 5-6pm Laycock Primary School, Laycock Street, N1 1SW Come and ask questions, meet governors, and discuss the proposal. No need to book – just drop in any time during the session. If you need this information in another language, in audio format, or need support to complete the survey, please contact the school office.
If you would like British Sign language (BSL) support during the meeting, please contact the school office at
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 100411
- 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
- Islington
- Constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 11 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Lisa McCrindle | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Prue Barnes-Kemp Former | Chair of Governors | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Prue Barnes-Kemp Former | Chair of Governors | Interim Executive Board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amanda Mitchell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Janine Paver | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Tanya Spencer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Johnathan Dickie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alexandra Nelte | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Asha Sangha | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Thomas Bell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Jenny Lewis | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Tracie Gaspard-Kelchure Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Heather Staff Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Janine Killough Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Deborah Stevens Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Tracie Gaspard-Kelchure Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Janine Killough Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Heather Staff Former | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Fredrick Hall Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Jenny Lewis Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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