Elmwood Infant School
Community primary school in Croydon (Croydon).
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
Welcome to Elmwood Infant School. We are a friendly and inclusive community where every child is valued and supported to thrive. Our Staff and Ethos Our staff are not only highly skilled but have been part of Elmwood for many years, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of how young children learn best.
Their long-standing dedication shows how much they care about every child, creating a stable and nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy and ready to learn. We know how important friendships are, and we provide plenty of opportunities for children to make friends and feel part of our caring school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 101721
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Constituency
- Croydon West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 7 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Julie Hendry | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Makedah Simpsons Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Khan Gause | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Verjee | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Julie Hendry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Helen Hayes | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Charlie Defty | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sarah Hills | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Annette Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Saran O'Hare Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Makedah simpson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Zoe Harris Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sandra Barnett Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Esther Payne Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Mahwish Habib 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