Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: School Hill, Chilham
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT4 8DE
Telephone Number: 01227 730442
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

Interim Executive Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Dolan
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 81 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.4%

Location and administration

URN: 118665
DfE Number: 886/3138
UKPRN: 10069103
UPRN: 10012840696
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Downs North (E05011751)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 606875E, 153533N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 14' 38.68" N 0° 57' 45.84" E
Plus Code: 9F326XV7+J3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Chlo? Arnold - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 June 2026.
  • Mr James Dearden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Miss Rebecca Dolan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Doctor Sophie Duncan - Governor. Appointed on 28 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2028.
  • Mrs Hester Fenwick - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mrs Vanessa Hutchinson - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Brenda Ladley - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Osborne - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Daniel Sherlock - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mrs Charlotte Tillyard - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 November 2026.