Smitham Primary School — Primary School in Coulsdon

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Smitham Primary School

Coulsdon, CR5 3DE

637 Pupils

660 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

15.70% FSM %

327 Boys

310 Girls

About Smitham Primary School

Smitham Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Coulsdon, Croydon, in the London region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 637 pupils on roll. School capacity: 660. Current headteacher: Charlotte Groom.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Croydon
Region	London
Administrative District	Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency	Croydon South
Ward	Coulsdon Town
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	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071268
URN	101759
Data Last Updated	04-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Simon Smith	Chair of Governors	11/07/2024	10/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Groom	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katie Harrison	Governor	21/09/2023	20/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Fiona Hodkinson	Governor	12/07/2019	11/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Derrick Jones	Governor	10/02/2018	09/02/2026	Appointed by LA
Mr Kieran Pettman	Governor	24/01/2023	23/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Robertson	Governor	19/03/2022	18/03/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Wood	Governor	19/03/2022	18/03/2026	Elected by parents