Open State Primary Mixed

Eliot Bank Primary School

Thorpewood Avenue, London, SE26 4BU
397 Pupils
446 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
16.20% FSM %
199 Boys
198 Girls
About Eliot Bank Primary School

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

It has 397 pupils on roll. School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: Maria Gilmore.

Information on Eliot Bank 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 Lewisham
Region London
Administrative District Lewisham
Parliamentary Constituency Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Ward Forest Hill
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 10074626
URN 100711
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Fidel Chair of Governors 12/09/2021 11/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Peter Fidel Chair of Governors 12/09/2025 11/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beatrice Albert Governor 22/02/2022 21/02/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Jennifer Bishop Governor 14/06/2025 13/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Bremner Governor 12/09/2025 11/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Candice Carboo-Ofulue Governor 02/07/2021 01/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bethany Eadie Governor 07/02/2019 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ryan Gibbons Governor 09/01/2025 08/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Maria Gilmore Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tony Hardy Hall Governor 12/09/2021 11/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Jenkins Governor 18/06/2024 17/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katie Knowles Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Eliot Bank Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Lewisham.
Eliot Bank Primary School has 397 pupils, with a capacity of 446.
Eliot Bank Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Eliot Bank Primary School is Ms Maria Gilmore.
Eliot Bank Primary School is at Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London, SE26 4BU, in the Lewisham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Eliot Bank Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Eliot Bank Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Maria Gilmore
Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham, London, SE26 4BU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 100711
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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