John Mayne Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: John Mayne Church of England Primary School
Address: High Street, Biddenden
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN27 8AL
Telephone Number: 01580 291424
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Tenterden Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Tester
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 94 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.9%

Location and administration

URN: 149623
DfE Number: 886/3134
UKPRN: 10092108
UPRN: 100062563751
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Biddenden (E05011745)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 584986E, 138375N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 6' 55.57" N 0° 38' 30.13" E
Plus Code: 9F324J8R+5M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Anne Aldington - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 August 2029.
  • Mrs Teresa Krystyn Ewence - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Frederick - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Francis McKillop - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mr Stuart McKillop - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Adele Phillips - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 27 April 2023.
  • Mr Mark Robert Shillito - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Caroline Louise Swain - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Tester - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Marini Fatin Turrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2028.