Mersham Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Mersham Primary School
Address: Church Road, Mersham
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN25 6NU
Telephone Number: 01233 720449
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Chalkley
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 140 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30%

Location and administration

URN: 118377
DfE Number: 886/2285
UKPRN: 10073109
UPRN: 100062562340
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Ashford (E14001069)
Electoral Ward: Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry (E05011760)

Easting & Northing: 605060E, 139253N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 6' 59.38" N 0° 55' 43.04" E
Plus Code: 9F324W8H+HC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Cheryl Chalkley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James D'Mello - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Miss Jazmyn East - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Francis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2028.
  • Mrs Judy Hawkins - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Kelly Plummer - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mrs Nicky Reed - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mr James Senior - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 March 2028.