Maypole Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Maypole Primary School
Address: Franklin Road
Town/City: Dartford
County: Kent
Postcode: DA2 7UZ
Telephone Number: 01322 523830
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Inspire Academy Movement Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Shern Virdi
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 410 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.9%

Location and administration

URN: 149975
DfE Number: 886/2066
UKPRN: 10092968
UPRN: 10002021970
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14001191)
Electoral Ward: Maypole & Leyton Cross (E05012402)

Easting & Northing: 551223E, 172486N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 54.61" N 0° 10' 26.95" E
Plus Code: 9F32C5JF+PM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Joydens Wood Junior School (0.5km)
  2. Joydens Wood Infant School (0.5km)
  3. Leigh Academy Wilmington (1.3km)
  4. Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (1.3km)
  5. Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (1.5km)
  6. Wilmington Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Wentworth Primary School (1.7km)
  8. Hextable Primary School (1.9km)
  9. North Kent College (2.0km)
  10. Beths Grammar School (2.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Simran Chana - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Ms Helen Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Ms Susan Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mr Pemi Ibidapo-Obe - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Jeffrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Mrs Jude Johnson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 October 2023.
  • Mrs Emily Kane - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sally McKone - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Mr Richard Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mrs Shern Virdi - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Amanda Weaver - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Mrs Anna Wilton - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 December 2028.