St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Address: Oxford Street
Town/City: Whitstable
County: Kent
Postcode: CT5 1DA
Telephone Number: 01227 272977
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Head: Mrs Liz Thomas-Friend
Capacity: 232
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 206 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.4%

Location and administration

URN: 118659
DfE Number: 886/3129
UKPRN: 10079668
UPRN: 100062300537
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Canterbury (E07000106)
Constituency: Canterbury (E14001151)
Electoral Ward: Gorrell (E05010396)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 610681E, 166250N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 24.75" N 1° 1' 28.86" E
Plus Code: 9F33924F+PV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Whitstable Junior School (0.0km)
  2. Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School (0.2km)
  3. ISP School Whitstable (0.4km)
  4. Westmeads Community Infant School (0.6km)
  5. Joy Lane Primary Foundation School (1.0km)
  6. The Whitstable School (1.1km)
  7. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable (1.1km)
  8. The Far Academy CIC (2.3km)
  9. Swalecliffe Community Primary School (2.4km)
Governors

  • Mr Richard Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Mr Erim Covac - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Dr Sally Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2015 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Ms Justine Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mr Tim Jones - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
  • Ms Zoe Marksford - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Ms Abigail Mason - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Miss Charlotte Pearson - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 June 2019.
  • Ms Hydie Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mr Antony Sheffield - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Ms Vicky Smith - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Jacqui Spinks - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elizabeth Thomas-Friend - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Paula Trewin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2027.
  • Rev Rachel Webbley - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2008 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Steven Wicks - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2028.