Tunbury Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Tunbury Primary School
Address: Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade
Town/City: Chatham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME5 9HY
Telephone Number: 01634 863085
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Austin
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 501 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.4%

Location and administration

URN: 118493
DfE Number: 886/2530
UKPRN: 10073320
UPRN: 100062393390
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tonbridge and Malling (E07000115)
Constituency: Chatham and Aylesford (E14001157)
Electoral Ward: Walderslade (E05015053)

Easting & Northing: 575737E, 162426N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 3.84" N 0° 31' 17.34" E
Plus Code: 9F328GMC+QH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Ruth Austin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Tracey Binns - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Harwood - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mr Christian Hauser - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Ms Karen Irvine - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mr Steven Robert Alexander Nairn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 July 2029.
  • Ms Maria Nasim - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2026.
  • Ms Omolola Oyewusi - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Poad - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Pole - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Ms Ann Potter - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Mrs Lorraine Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Wilkins - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2028.