Offham Primary School
Community primary school in West Malling (Kent).
Location
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Together we grow, forever we learn, brighter futures begin at Offham. At Offham, we are a close-knit, inclusive village school, rooted at the heart of our local community. United by connection and shared purpose, we welcome and celebrate every child, embracing diversity and ensuring that all feel respected, supported, and valued.
We offer every child the very best start in life, believing in the power of learning, personal growth, and individuality recognising and nurturing each child's unique journey with purpose and pride. Through curiosity and challenge, we inspire every learner to stretch beyond their limits and discover their full potential.
We support each child with care and ambition, encouraging them to grow with confidence, resilience, and a love for learning. We place wellbeing and inclusion at the centre of all we do creating a safe, happy, and supportive environment where every child feels heard, empowered, and able to thrive.
With confidence, creativity, and compassion, Offham children are prepared to lead and shape a brighter future in our ever-changing world, making a positive difference through their strengths, empathy, and vision.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 118308
- 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
- Tonbridge
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Keith May | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Margaret Bell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Samantha Terry | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Bethan Boyd | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Laura Gould | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nicola Parrott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Ruth Powell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Lucy Dickinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Daniel Beazley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah-Jane Ottembrajt Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Samantha Bennett Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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