New Road Primary School
Community primary school in Chatham (Medway).
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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to New Road Primary School We are delighted to welcome you to New Road Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish. Our school is built on the core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and consideration, which guide everything we do.
Here, we nurture curiosity and imagination, helping children to become confident, lifelong learners who enjoy their educational journey. At New Road, we believe that every member of our school community plays an important role.
We are committed to providing a broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, English as an additional language, and those eligible for pupil premium support.
We work closely with parents, carers, governors, and the wider community to create a supportive and welcoming environment where every child can reach their full potential. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our ethos, achievements, and the exciting opportunities we offer.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Drama
- Gardening
- Music
- Swimming
- Book Talk
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118320
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Medway
- Constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Liam Bonthrone | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carrie Bailey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Amy Prentice | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Vusi Mathebula | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Samantha Cooper | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr James Dean | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Caroline Chrichton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Vanessa Thompson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record