Sheldwich Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sheldwich Primary School
Address: Lees Court Road, Sheldwich
Town/City: Faversham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME13 0LU
Telephone Number: 01795 532779
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Sheldwich Primary School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Garrett
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 246 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.7%

Location and administration

URN: 137397
DfE Number: 886/2246
UKPRN: 10035075
UPRN: 200002532965
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Swale (E07000113)
Constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent (E14001235)
Electoral Ward: Boughton and Courtenay (E05009547)

Easting & Northing: 601215E, 156561N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 23.85" N 0° 53' 0.43" E
Plus Code: 9F327VFM+89

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Selling Church of England Primary School (2.7km)
  2. Lorenden Preparatory School (3.2km)
  3. The Abbey School (3.8km)
  4. Ethelbert Road Primary School (4.2km)
  5. Ospringe Church of England Primary School (4.3km)
  6. Eastling Primary School (4.7km)
  7. St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Alan Brookes - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mr Alan Brookes - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mrs Annabel Du Plessis - Trustee. Appointed on 18 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 February 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Fairs - Trustee. Appointed on 22 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Fairs - Trustee. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Ms Juliet Flynn - Member. Appointed on 1 November 2016 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs S Garrett - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2011.
  • Mrs Sarah Garrett - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2035.
  • Mr Alister Golesworthy - Member. Appointed on 12 January 2015 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Scot Greathead - Trustee. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mr Scott Greathead - Trustee. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Griffiths - Trustee. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Ms Charlotte Lay - Trustee. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Michael John Lee - Trustee. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Jackie Linter - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2011.
  • Mr Richard Macey - Member. Appointed on 1 June 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr David Milham - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mr David Milham - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr David Milham - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Sarah Paice - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mr Frank Stoddart - Member. Appointed on 19 May 2021 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Andrew Woods - Trustee. Appointed on 19 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 January 2028.