Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Address: Bridge Street, Wye
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN25 5EA
Telephone Number: 01233 812781
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Foster
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 429 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.4%

Location and administration

URN: 118706
DfE Number: 886/3284
UKPRN: 10078140
UPRN: 10012868707
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Ashford (E14001069)
Electoral Ward: Wye with Hinxhill (E05011781)

Easting & Northing: 605082E, 146710N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 11' 0.43" N 0° 55' 59.45" E
Plus Code: 9F325WMM+97

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Eloise Rosemary Brown - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2025.
  • Mrs Emily Burrell - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Paul Cartwright - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Mr James Coumbe - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2026.
  • Mr James Coumbe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mrs Rachael Foster - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Caroline Hart-Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 December 2026.
  • Mr Leonard Jeffries - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rebecca Grace Lamb - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mr Robert Muskett - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2025.
  • Mr Steven James Penny - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
  • Mr Adam Martyn Priestley - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 April 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Louise Standen - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Hilary Wood - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2030.