Discovery Primary School
Community primary school in London (Greenwich).
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
The aims and values of Discovery Primary School were formulated by the children, staff, parents and governors. Discovery Primary School is an inclusive learning community with Ubuntu at its heart; committed to the education and well-being of every child.
We support and nurture a diverse range of learners and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our families and our local community. Our values are at the HEART of our school:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Multi-Sports
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
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
- 131109
- 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
- Greenwich
- Constituency
- Erith and Thamesmead
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2007
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sylvester Ojobo | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2011 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jennifer Rocker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Amy Hennessy | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Ify Ume | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Grace Mackenzie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Priscilla Krahn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs ruth Kerslake | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Harvey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Councillor Olugbenga Babatola | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2011 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Seth Hart Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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