South Grove Primary School
Community primary school in London (Waltham Forest).
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
If you were to come to South Grove, as visitors have told us many times, there is a vibrancy at the school which has an impact on all who visit us. The schools distinct atmosphere is a result of a combination of high aspirations, innovation and our commitment to the rights and voice of the child.
South Grove Primary School is a popular, culturally diverse school in Central Walthamstow with 417 (excluding the Nursery) learners on roll including a Special Resourced Provision for children with autism and global delay.
The modern two-storey building allows for Year Teams to be taught in their own areas, and specialised facilities such as our IT Suite, Music Studio, Practical Room and Art Studio. We are passionate about the individuality and inclusivity of all our children and families.
At the heart of our school is the children's holistic learning and development both academically alongside their personal and social well being.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir 3.15-4pm Tuesdays. FREE
- Growth Mindset
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Voice 21
- White Rose Maths
- Visible Learning (Hattie)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 103072
- 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
- Waltham Forest
- Constituency
- Walthamstow
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benajamin Pheloung | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Verity Handyside | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Georgia Winter | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Noel Low | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Claire Sampson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mohammed Baporia | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Poppy Flint | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Juile Maltwood | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2012 |
| Molly Franklin Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · 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