Istead Rise Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Istead Rise Primary School
Address: Downs Road, Northfleet
Town/City: Gravesend
County: Kent
Postcode: DA13 9HG
Telephone Number: 01474 833177

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Swale Academies Trust
Sponsor: Swale Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Steven Payne
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 211 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.7%

Location and administration

URN: 142052
DfE Number: 886/2063
UKPRN: 10049666
UPRN: 10012011594
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Gravesham (E07000109)
Constituency: Gravesham (E14001254)
Electoral Ward: Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown (E05014916)

Easting & Northing: 563354E, 169714N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 12.84" N 0° 20' 50.05" E
Plus Code: 9F32C83W+CV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Alan Barham - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Mrs Monica Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Mathew Currie - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Ms Angela Evers - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 September 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Henry - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2030.
  • Mr Tom Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Tom Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Leigh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Leigh - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 April 2026.
  • Mrs Michala Loe - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mr Steve Payne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Zara Romney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Ms Zara Romney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Vandenberghe-Gard - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.