Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Address: Common Road, Sissinghurst
Town/City: Cranbrook
County: Kent
Postcode: TN17 2BH
Telephone Number: 01580 713895
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Holman
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.7%

Location and administration

URN: 118717
DfE Number: 886/3309
UKPRN: 10073480
UPRN: 10000070036
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden (E05015803)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 578960E, 137839N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 6' 45.12" N 0° 33' 19.56" E
Plus Code: 9F324H74+25

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Revd Peter Deaves - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Peter Denyer - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sharmila Desai - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Poppy Edmunds - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 June 2028.
  • Mr Juan Garzon - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Mrs Andrea Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Elaine Highwood - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Mrs Emily Hill - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Holman - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Zoe Murton - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mr Charles Tweddle - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Vinton - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mr Edward Westlake - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 June 2030.
  • Elsie Wood - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2025.