Open Other Primary Mixed

Downshall Primary School

Meads Lane, Ilford, IG3 8UG
Part of: NEW VISION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Downshall Primary School
Ilford, IG3 8UG
538 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
25.30% FSM %
273 Boys
265 Girls
About Downshall Primary School

Downshall Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Redbridge, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 538 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Ian Bennett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Redbridge or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Redbridge
Region London
Administrative District Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Ilford South
Ward Seven Kings
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
Trust / Sponsor NEW VISION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2023
UKPRN 10091674
URN 149520
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Shabana Shaukat Chair of Local Governing Body 19/10/2023 18/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kashim Uddin Chair of Local Governing Body 19/06/2025 18/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Tessa Canaii Local Governor 18/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ali Hai Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Stefanie Huang Local Governor 16/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Grace Ishola Local Governor 18/06/2025 18/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanjit Kaur Local Governor 18/10/2023 18/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Nayna Ladwa Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Margaret Preston Local Governor 18/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Ayesha Rahman Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Eulene Sam Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kashim Uddin Local Governor 18/10/2023 18/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Aldborough Primary School
0.08 km • Ilford
Other
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
0.64 km • Ilford
Other
The Palmer Catholic Academy
0.71 km • Ilford
Other
Seven Kings School
0.76 km • Ilford
Other
Farnham Green Primary School
0.84 km • Ilford
Other
William Torbitt Primary School
0.9 km • Ilford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Downshall Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ilford, Redbridge.
Downshall Primary School has 538 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Downshall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Downshall Primary School is Mr Ian Bennett.
Downshall Primary School is at Meads Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8UG, in the Redbridge local authority, London.
Sixth form at Downshall Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Downshall Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Bennett
Meads Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8UG
02085902157
www.downshallprimary.co.uk/
Location
IG3 8UG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149520
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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