Christchurch Primary School — Primary School in Ilford

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Christchurch Primary School

Ilford, IG1 4LQ

1,117 Pupils

1,154 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

14.80% FSM %

587 Boys

530 Girls

About Christchurch Primary School

Christchurch Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ilford, Redbridge, 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 1,117 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,154. Current headteacher: Kirsty Steedman.

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	Redbridge
Region	London
Administrative District	Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency	Ilford North
Ward	Valentines
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	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-1998
UKPRN	10073648
URN	131847
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Maxton Walker	Chair of Governors	29/02/2024	25/03/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Hifzur Ali	Governor	08/12/2023	07/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Ayesha Mahmood-Ali	Governor	08/12/2023	07/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Maria O'Keefe	Governor	15/06/2023	15/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirsty Steedman	Governor	01/09/2007	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Safia Talati	Governor	29/01/2024	28/01/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Maxton Walker	Governor	08/12/2023	07/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Thomas Winkworth	Governor	29/02/2024	28/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ray Wood	Governor	15/06/2023	15/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board