Whitfield Aspen School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitfield Aspen School
Address: Mayfield Road, Whitfield
Town/City: Dover
County: Kent
Postcode: CT16 3LJ
Telephone Number: 01304 821526
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jason Cook
Capacity: 682
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 662 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36%

SEN Provisions

  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 118459
DfE Number: 886/2471
UKPRN: 10072993
UPRN: 100062289581
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dover (E07000108)
Constituency: Dover and Deal (E14001202)
Electoral Ward: Whitfield (E05012871)

Easting & Northing: 630324E, 145151N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 9' 35.47" N 1° 17' 33.93" E
Plus Code: 9F33575V+W4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Ali Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
  • Mrs Janine Blower - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Mr Colin Terence Buttle - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2028.
  • Mrs Meryl Cunnington - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 10 June 2013.
  • Lianne Devanny - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mr Roger Knight - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 March 1999 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2030.
  • Mr Jon Lowrey - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 July 2028.
  • Mr Martin Meare - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2018 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mr Demetrious Michael - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Demetrious Michael - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
  • Mrs Amy Price - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Price - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 June 2027.
  • Marian Scally - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Mr Sean Sheffield - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Vicki Wood - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2029.