Bethersden Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bethersden Primary School
Address: School Road, Bethersden
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN26 3AH
Telephone Number: 01233 820479
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Heaton
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 117 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.9%

Location and administration

URN: 118372
DfE Number: 886/2278
UKPRN: 10073334
UPRN: 100062563194
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Weald Central (E05011777)

Easting & Northing: 592556E, 140108N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 42.64" N 0° 45' 2.34" E
Plus Code: 9F324QH2+C7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. High Halden Church of England Primary School (3.8km)
  2. Chilmington Green School (4.7km)
  3. Smarden Primary School (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mr James Allen - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Mr Frank Carson - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 May 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Mallon - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Moss - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mr Roderick Pettigrew - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Mrs Gina Potter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Mrs Annabel Rogerson - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Mrs Francine Rumball - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Wendy Setle - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Emily Upton - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mr Richard Yeates - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Miss Holly Young - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2030.