St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Address: St Peter's Grove
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT1 2DH
Telephone Number: 01227 464392
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kristina Dyer
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.9%

Location and administration

URN: 118707
DfE Number: 886/3289
UKPRN: 10078139
UPRN: 200000676740
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Canterbury (E07000106)
Constituency: Canterbury (E14001151)
Electoral Ward: Westgate (E05010410)

Easting & Northing: 614679E, 157910N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 49.79" N 1° 4' 37.2" E
Plus Code: 9F3373JG+5R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Haven Nook (0.3km)
  2. The King's School Canterbury (0.5km)
  3. St Johns Church of England Primary School (0.6km)
  4. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (0.7km)
  5. Canterbury Christ Church University (0.9km)
  6. The Canterbury Academy (1.0km)
  7. Barton Court Grammar School (1.1km)
  8. St Nicholas' School (1.1km)
  9. The Orchard School (1.1km)
  10. The Canterbury Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mr John Benner - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Mrs Kristina Dyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Claire Gouldson - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Miss Dawn Irons - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Rev Peggy Kabonde - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Jerome Korzelius - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Mr Graham Letley - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Lily - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Mr Ashden Marlow - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Van de Merwe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mr Philip Wells - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mr David Wood - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 September 2027.