Featherby Infant and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Address: Allington Road
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME8 6PD
Telephone Number: 01634 231072
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Maritime Academy Trust
Sponsor: Maritime Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Emma Pape
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 282 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.5%

Location and administration

URN: 145042
DfE Number: 887/2401
UKPRN: 10065161
UPRN: 44088976
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Gillingham and Rainham (E14001246)
Electoral Ward: Twydall (E05014470)

Easting & Northing: 579330E, 167352N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 39.1" N 0° 34' 31.75" E
Plus Code: 9F329HHG+25

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Dave Marsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Owen McColgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Pape - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Joanne Platford - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 March 2029.
  • Lauren Victoria Louise Pollard - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Mrs Shellie Porter - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Shellie Porter - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2026.