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Downsell Primary School

Downsell Road, London, E15 2BS
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Downsell Primary School
London, E15 2BS
438 Pupils
695 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
32.20% FSM %
232 Boys
206 Girls
About Downsell Primary School

Downsell Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in London, Waltham Forest, 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 438 pupils on roll. School capacity: 695. Current headteacher: Deena Chetty.

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 Waltham Forest
Region London
Administrative District Waltham Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Leyton and Wanstead
Ward Cann Hall
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 10076590
URN 103044
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Backhouse MBE Chair of Governors 27/09/2021 26/09/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Azeem Ahmed Governor 07/10/2021 06/10/2025 Elected by parents
Ffion Bevan Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Brown Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Deena Chetty Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sansel Guvercintasi Governor 09/05/2022 08/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Seham Kassim-Ali Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Sadaf Khan Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Harriet Patterson Governor 12/07/2021 11/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Alina Shiraz Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Katie Tancock Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downsell Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Waltham Forest.
Downsell Primary School has 438 pupils, with a capacity of 695.
Downsell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Downsell Primary School is Mr Deena Chetty.
Downsell Primary School is at Downsell Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BS, in the Waltham Forest local authority, London.
Sixth form at Downsell Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Downsell Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Deena Chetty
Downsell Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BS
02085560103
www.downsellprimary.org/
Location
E15 2BS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103044
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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