Open State Primary Mixed

Henry Cavendish Primary School

Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA
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Henry Cavendish Primary School
London, SW12 0JA
832 Pupils
927 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
15.30% FSM %
430 Boys
402 Girls
About Henry Cavendish Primary School

Henry Cavendish Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in London, Lambeth, 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 832 pupils on roll. School capacity: 927. Current headteacher: Matthew Apsley.

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 Lambeth
Region London
Administrative District Lambeth
Parliamentary Constituency Clapham and Brixton Hill
Ward Streatham Hill 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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074660
URN 100567
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Gay Wenban-Smith Chair of Governors 16/05/2022 15/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Apsley Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Halema Askar Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Matt Bacon Governor 04/01/2023 03/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorna Burg Governor 16/05/2022 15/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Donnelly Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Hayhurst Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Georgia Headley Governor 06/06/2024 07/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Tim Hiller Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Elinor Hull Governor 12/06/2025 11/06/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Jack Jervoise Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charlaine Nkum Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Henry Cavendish Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lambeth.
Henry Cavendish Primary School has 832 pupils, with a capacity of 927.
Henry Cavendish Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Henry Cavendish Primary School is Mr Matthew Apsley.
Henry Cavendish Primary School is at Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA, in the Lambeth local authority, London.
Sixth form at Henry Cavendish Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Henry Cavendish Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Apsley
Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA
02086733376
www.henrycavendish.co.uk
Location
SW12 0JA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100567
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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