Platts Heath Primary School
Community primary school in Maidstone (Kent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A small village primary school near Lenham in Kent I am proud to be the head of our school community, where progress is evident and the children demonstrate their enthusiasm to learn daily.
Here at Platts Heath we are passionate about promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all our children and are committed to providing a welcoming, family atmosphere where we nurture the achievements of every child.
Whilst academic learning is highly valued, we also know the importance of a broad and balanced education where the talents of each child are recognised and celebrated, thereby enabling all of our children to grow in confidence, develop a sense of responsibility and achieve their personal goals. Your children are the reason why we are all here.
Firstly, and in my opinion most importantly, we will always try to ensure that your child is happy to come to school. I am passionate about providing the best education for the pupils in Platts Heath. We are proud to be a part of the ASPIRE Federation along with Kingswood, Leeds & Broomfield C of E and Ulcombe C of E Primary Schools.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Swimming
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118295
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Game Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Yvonne Harvey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Delphine Theobald | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Angela Green | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ian Game | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Zoe Brown | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Emma Hickling | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mrs Pauline Silk Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Kenneth Alexander Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jennifer Scarry Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Monique Syred Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Robinson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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