Risley Avenue Primary School
Community primary school in London (Haringey).
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
Here at Risley we challenge and support every pupil to achieve their full potential in an atmosphere of respect. We prepare our children through irresistible learning opportunities to grow into responsible, respectful, independent citizens who are equipped and confident to take their place in the wider world.
Parents, governors, staff and children in this learning community strive every day to make Risley a vibrant, inclusive, safe and happy school. We aim to be remembered by all who come here as a place where learning is at the heart of living.
Risley Avenue Primary School Ethos and Values Statement We believe every pupil should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment which fosters mutual respect. We embrace diversity and want children to feel nurtured and supported so that they can reach their full potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Learning new skills
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 131879
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Constituency
- Southgate and Wood Green
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1999
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sarah Thomas | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Rajiv Ratan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Roland Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sandra Young | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Luul Hamza | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jamie Cross | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Maya McKenzie | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Anne Stennett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ibrahim Ali | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2028 |
| Ms Rosemary Silverman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher Linda Sarr | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2014 · until 2028 |
| Mr Matt Brownlee Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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