Holywell Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Holywell Primary School
Address: Forge Lane, Upchurch
Town/City: Sittingbourne
County: Kent
Postcode: ME9 7AE
Telephone Number: 01634 388416
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Ekc Schools Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicky Murrell
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 212 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.6%

Location and administration

URN: 147752
DfE Number: 886/2629
UKPRN: 10085587
UPRN: 200002533102
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Swale (E07000113)
Constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey (E14001474)
Electoral Ward: Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch (E05009550)

Easting & Northing: 584508E, 167486N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 37.47" N 0° 38' 59.54" E
Plus Code: 9F329JGX+RW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Charlotte Aldham-Breary - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mrs Elspeth Baecke - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Mr Tom Ball - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mr Alan Horton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mr Raymond Kemsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Christina Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mr Lee Scott Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Nicky Murrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Asha Saroy - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lenore Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mr Mark Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Emily Walker-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Abigail Williamson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mr Kieran Woolmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 July 2029.