Thorne King Edward Primary School
School Name: Thorne King Edward Primary School Address: King Edward Road, Thorne Town/City: DONCASTER County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE Postcode: DN8 4BY Telephone Number: 01405 813522 Website: www.kingedward.doncaster.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr M J Petch
Capacity: 320
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 336 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.1%
URN: 106750
DfE Number: 371/2188
UKPRN: 10075696
UPRN: 100052182627
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Doncaster (E08000017)
Constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (E14001199)
Electoral Ward: Thorne & Moorends (E05010745)
Easting & Northing: 469090E, 413951N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 5.49" N 0° 57' 24.74" W
Plus Code: 9C5XJ29V+77
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Kerry Allsopp - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
- Mrs Lynne Bowers - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
- Dr Sarah-Louise Caldwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
- Mrs Joanne Crowther - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
- Mrs Amy Davy - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
- Mr Mark Evans - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 January 2026.
- Mr Mark Evans - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
- Mrs Lesley Gibson - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
- Mrs Michelle Jones - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
- Mr Matt Petch - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Jade Smith - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
- Mrs Margaret Underwood - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.