Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Laureston Place
Town/City: Dover
County: Kent
Postcode: CT16 1QX
Telephone Number: 01304 206887
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: Mr Matthew Lamprell
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 60.2%

Location and administration

URN: 118748
DfE Number: 886/3356
UKPRN: 10069069
UPRN: 100062288992
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dover (E07000108)
Constituency: Dover and Deal (E14001202)
Electoral Ward: Town & Castle (E05012869)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 632228E, 141684N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 40.66" N 1° 19' 3.74" E
Plus Code: 9F3348H9+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Dover College (0.7km)
  2. St Richard's Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Dover Grammar School for Girls (1.0km)
  4. Charlton Church of England Primary School (1.1km)
  5. St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2km)
  6. Barton Junior School (1.3km)
  7. Priory Fields School (1.4km)
  8. Guston Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Vale View Community School (1.6km)
  10. Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Revd Melissa Carter - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 April 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 25 April 2028.
  • Reverend Claire Coleman - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 January 2029.
  • Ms Helen Comfort - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Ron Dale - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 January 2018.
  • Mr Ian Fagg - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Mrs Michelle Harding - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Mr Kirk Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mrs Bernie Mayall - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mr Kevin Musvipa - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2027.