Open State Primary Mixed

Hitherfield Primary School

Leigham Vale, London, SW16 2JQ
619 Pupils
700 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.60% FSM %
293 Boys
326 Girls
About Hitherfield Primary School

Hitherfield Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Lambeth with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the London region.

It has 619 pupils on roll. School capacity: 700. Current headteacher: Christopher Ashley-Jones.

Information on Hitherfield 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 Lambeth
Region London
Administrative District Lambeth
Parliamentary Constituency Streatham and Croydon North
Ward Streatham Hill East
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 10078066
URN 131824
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Tessa Crilly Chair of Governors 13/09/2025 13/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily Andrews Governor 08/12/2021 07/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Chris Ashley-Jones Governor 01/08/2006 01/08/2035 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Ball Governor 30/06/2019 29/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Phyllis Dunipace Governor 30/06/2019 29/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Elliott Governor 30/06/2019 29/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Frankel Governor 24/05/2021 23/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Hooberman Governor 01/09/1990 31/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Dr Anna Hutchinson Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jade Koch Governor 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Lee Governor 30/06/2019 29/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Milton Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Hitherfield Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lambeth.
Hitherfield Primary School has 619 pupils, with a capacity of 700.
Hitherfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hitherfield Primary School is Mr Christopher Ashley-Jones.
Hitherfield Primary School is at Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ, in the Lambeth local authority, London.
Sixth form at Hitherfield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hitherfield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Ashley-Jones
Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 131824
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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