Open Other Primary Mixed

Gonville Academy

Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6DL
Part of: STEP ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
442 Pupils
532 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
24.40% FSM %
212 Boys
230 Girls
About Gonville Academy

Located in Thornton Heath (CR7 6DL), Gonville Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Croydon.

It has 442 pupils on roll. School capacity: 532. Current headteacher: Harriet Mukhtar.

Data for Gonville Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon West
Ward West Thornton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2011
UKPRN 10033599
URN 136714
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Allison Allen Chair of Local Governing Body 13/12/2023 12/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Natasha Arnold Local Governor 02/05/2025 01/05/2030 Elected by school staff
Denay Brennan Local Governor 11/12/2024 10/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Harriet Muhktar Local Governor 01/09/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jennifer Taylor Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jennifer Taylor Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Kimona Wright Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2030 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Gonville Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Thornton Heath, Croydon.
Gonville Academy has 442 pupils, with a capacity of 532.
Gonville Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gonville Academy is Mrs Harriet Mukhtar.
Gonville Academy is at Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6DL, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Gonville Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Harriet Mukhtar
Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6DL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 136714
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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