Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: School Lane, Bapchild
Town/City: Sittingbourne
County: Kent
Postcode: ME9 9NL
Telephone Number: 01795 424143
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christian Kelly
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 252 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 120% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 118730
DfE Number: 886/3328
UKPRN: 10069077
UPRN: 10035063550
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Swale (E07000113)
Constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent (E14001235)
Electoral Ward: West Downs (E05009566)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 592811E, 163003N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 2.59" N 0° 45' 59.77" E
Plus Code: 9F328QM8+JJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Lansdowne Primary School (0.6km)
  2. The Sittingbourne School (0.7km)
  3. Meadowfield School (0.8km)
  4. Canterbury Road Primary School (1.3km)
  5. Sunny Bank Primary School (1.4km)
  6. South Avenue Primary School (1.6km)
  7. VTC Independent School (1.6km)
  8. KITE College (1.8km)
  9. Highsted Grammar School (2.0km)
  10. Fulston Manor School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rebecca Ainslie-Malik - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Apps - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Susannah Butcher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Danielle Nicole Hind - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Headteacher Christian Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Polly Long - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Mark Pleasant - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Mr Adam SMILEY - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 September 2030.
  • Mr Paul Willis - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Revd Simon Young - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).