St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Address: London Road, Strood
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME2 3HU
Telephone Number: 01634 717120
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: Mrs Katie Forghani-Ashrafi
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 156 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.9%

Location and administration

URN: 118643
DfE Number: 887/3102
UKPRN: 10079669
UPRN: 200000896704
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Strood North & Frindsbury (E05014467)
Diocese: CE31(Diocese of Rochester)

Easting & Northing: 573257E, 169332N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 49.92" N 0° 29' 21.41" E
Plus Code: 9F329FWQ+VP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Janine Allen - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Dr Brian Davis - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2026.
  • Mrs Rebekah Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Forghani-Ashrafi - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sylvia Griffin - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Mrs Patricia Jennings - Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 April 2026.
  • Mrs Joy O Sullivan-Bach - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Thacker - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Rev Sue Vallente-Kerr - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 4 March 2029.
  • Mr Simon Wilson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.