Parkside Community Foundation Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Parkside Community Foundation Primary School
Address: Tennyson Avenue
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT1 1EP
Telephone Number: 01227 464956
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Williams
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 67.1%

Location and administration

URN: 118536
DfE Number: 886/2607
UKPRN: 10073312
UPRN: 100062279371
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Canterbury (E07000106)
Constituency: Canterbury (E14001151)
Electoral Ward: Northgate (E05010402)

Easting & Northing: 616671E, 158965N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 17' 21.17" N 1° 6' 22.17" E
Plus Code: 9F3374Q4+MF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Sue Collins - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Oliver Donohoe - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 October 2026.
  • Ms Martina Graham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Elizabeth Greenfield - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 June 2027.
  • Rebecca Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Mr Alex Jones - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Messenger - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Mr Ian Millership - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2027.
  • Mrs Elise Monks - Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 October 2029.
  • Mr Chris Pataky - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Miss Hannah Perry - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2029.
  • Revd David Anand Sodadasi - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul Verrion - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mr James Williams - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).