Open State Primary Mixed

Duncombe Primary School

Sussex Way, London, N19 4JA
438 Pupils
480 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
61.80% FSM %
208 Boys
230 Girls
About Duncombe Primary School

Duncombe Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Islington with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the London region.

It has 438 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Martha Braithwaite.

Information on Duncombe Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Islington
Region London
Administrative District Islington
Parliamentary Constituency Islington North
Ward Hillrise
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 10070048
URN 100403
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Sophie Bridge Chair of Governors 13/07/2023 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Carter Governor 08/07/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Samiya Farah Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Natalie Fiawoo Governor 29/04/2025 28/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicki Longfoot Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laila Naanaa Governor 08/07/2021 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Dapo Ogunbiyi Governor 08/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kadambari Verma Governor 29/04/2025 28/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Watts Governor 08/07/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by LA
Frequently Asked Questions
Duncombe Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Islington.
Duncombe Primary School has 438 pupils, with a capacity of 480.
Duncombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Duncombe Primary School is Ms Martha Braithwaite.
Duncombe Primary School is at Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JA, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at Duncombe Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Duncombe Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Martha Braithwaite
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 100403
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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