Open State Primary Mixed

Gillespie Primary School

Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
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Gillespie Primary School
London, N5 1LH
208 Pupils
236 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.00% FSM %
109 Boys
99 Girls
About Gillespie Primary School

Gillespie Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in London, Islington, 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 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Mark Owen.

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 Islington
Region London
Administrative District Islington
Parliamentary Constituency Islington North
Ward Arsenal
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 10078003
URN 100405
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dan Hamilton Chair of Governors 14/06/2023 14/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fin Craig Governor 04/02/2022 01/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Shruti Dkolakia Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Elected by parents
Alicia Jumman Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Deborah Lee Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Elected by parents
Tiffanie Lee Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Owen Governor 11/02/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Michael Padfield Governor 07/02/2025 07/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Ashley Smith Governor 20/10/2021 19/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Shelley Wragg Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gillespie Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Islington.
Gillespie Primary School has 208 pupils, with a capacity of 236.
Gillespie Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gillespie Primary School is Mr Mark Owen.
Gillespie Primary School is at Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at Gillespie Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gillespie Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Owen
Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
02072266840
www.gillespie.islington.sch.uk
Location
N5 1LH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100405
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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