Horniman Primary School
Community primary school in London (Lewisham).
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
A successful small community school that loves creativity and the outdoors Building an aspirational, creative and inclusive learning community that celebrates the arts, nurtures curiosity, develops resilience and promotes kindness and a love of nature.
Curious – inquisitive about the world around us, love learning, ask questions and adopt a playful approach Resilient- seek challenges and bounce back, look after our mental health , overcome challenges, are independent and take responsibility Inclusive – celebrate diversity, seek equity and tackle inequalities Sustainable – care for the world, reduce our environmental impact, and love the outdoors Community – safe and caring relationships built on participation and respect
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Karate
- Multisports
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Stem
- Zones of Regulation
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 100714
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kate Tilly | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Hilary Satchwell Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Martin Rogers | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graham Williams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ameesh Shah | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Susan Wilkinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kate Tilly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Samuel Murphy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Nicola West-Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Sesemann | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kirsten Walker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sofie Hashmi | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Hilary Satchwell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Andrew Pickering | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Ms Ruth Nelson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Chris Webbe Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record