Preston Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Preston Primary School
Address: Mill Lane, Preston
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT3 1HB
Telephone Number: 01227 722235
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Federation Of Preston And Wingham

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Helen Clements
Capacity: 133
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 129 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.2%

Location and administration

URN: 118401
DfE Number: 886/2322
UKPRN: 10073328
UPRN: 100062298104
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dover (E07000108)
Constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich (E14001282)
Electoral Ward: Little Stour & Ashstone (E05012861)

Easting & Northing: 625140E, 160901N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 18' 11.93" N 1° 13' 43.08" E
Plus Code: 9F33863H+8F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School (3.7km)
  2. Wingham Primary School (3.8km)
  3. Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School (4.1km)
  4. St Faith's At Ash School Limited (4.1km)
  5. Chislet Church of England Primary School (4.3km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Anya Bensberg - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • James Braund - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Lorraine Brazier - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Caroline Burke - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Helen Clements - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Clements - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Louise Mansell - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2030.
  • Mr Edward O'Connor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mr Edward O'Connor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Rebecca Pickard - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Rebecca Pickard - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2026.
  • Phillip Reed - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Georgia Roser - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mr Nick Scott-Kilvert - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mr Gordon Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Anna Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Craig Woodward-Dack - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.