Sandwich Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sandwich Infant School
Address: School Road
Town/City: Sandwich
County: Kent
Postcode: CT13 9HT
Telephone Number: 01304 612228
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: The Diocese Of Canterbury Academies Trust
Sponsor: Aquila, The Diocese Of Canterbury Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Leanne Bennett
Capacity: 168
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 99 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148502
DfE Number: 886/2626
UKPRN: 10088093
UPRN: 100062284920
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dover (E07000108)
Constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich (E14001282)
Electoral Ward: Sandwich (E05012867)

Easting & Northing: 632813E, 158407N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 40.23" N 1° 20' 12.81" E
Plus Code: 9F3378HP+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Leanne Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Phillip Buckley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Phillip Buckley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Richard Chew - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Ms Maria Elsam - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Luke Hedges - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 December 2025.
  • Mr Justin Morley - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2028.
  • Mrs Marian Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mrs Carol Poole - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mr Phil Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mr Harry Sampson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.