Open State Primary Mixed

Joseph Hood Primary School

Whatley Avenue, London, SW20 9NS
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Joseph Hood Primary School
London, SW20 9NS
352 Pupils
472 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
19.10% FSM %
174 Boys
178 Girls
About Joseph Hood Primary School

Joseph Hood Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in London, Merton, 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 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Anita Saville.

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 Merton
Region London
Administrative District Merton
Parliamentary Constituency Mitcham and Morden
Ward Cannon 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 10080014
URN 102634
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jennifer Lau Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Harriet O'Connor Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Isabella Amfo Governor 28/01/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirstie Blake Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Liz Brewin Governor 24/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Chitty Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Stephen Dennis Governor 01/09/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Posey Furnish Governor 01/09/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Harvey Hands-Heart Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Leanne Newman Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Headteacher Anita Saville Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Daniel White Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph Hood Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Merton.
Joseph Hood Primary School has 352 pupils, with a capacity of 472.
Joseph Hood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Joseph Hood Primary School is Mrs Anita Saville.
Joseph Hood Primary School is at Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS, in the Merton local authority, London.
Sixth form at Joseph Hood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Joseph Hood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Anita Saville
Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS
02085422471
www.josephhood.merton.sch.uk
Location
SW20 9NS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 102634
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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