Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Address: Riding Lane, Hildenborough
Town/City: Tonbridge
County: Kent
Postcode: TN11 9HY
Telephone Number: 01732 833394
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Ruth Ardrey
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 200 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10%

Location and administration

URN: 118603
DfE Number: 886/3033
UKPRN: 10069124
UPRN: 200000966230
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tonbridge and Malling (E07000115)
Constituency: Tonbridge (E14001549)
Electoral Ward: Hildenborough (E05015044)
Diocese: CE31(Diocese of Rochester)

Easting & Northing: 556585E, 148896N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 13' 6.34" N 0° 14' 27.12" E
Plus Code: 9F32669R+98

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sackville School (0.3km)
  2. Hilden Park (0.6km)
  3. Stocks Green Primary School (1.0km)
  4. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (2.1km)
  5. Long Mead Community Primary School (2.2km)
  6. Hilden Grange School (2.8km)
  7. Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery (2.8km)
  8. YMCA West Kent (2.8km)
  9. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie (2.9km)
  10. Leigh Primary School (3.0km)
Governors

  • Miss Ruth Ardrey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sarah Buckland - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Mr Michael Calamito - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Challis - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • John Cheesman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Denny - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Ben Essenhigh - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 June 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Kenward - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Pranay Khanna - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Mr Andrew McNeil - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Revd Tim Saiet - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2014 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Miss Sarah Smith - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Wallace - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2027.