Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School
Community primary school in Dover (Kent).
Location
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Welcome to Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School – it's wonderful to have you here. Whether this is your first visit to our website or you've known us for years, we hope you'll come away with a clear sense of who we are and the values we hold dear. Nestled in a community rich with mining heritage, we are proud of our roots and of being a true community school.
At Eythorne Elvington, we believe in the power of teamwork – families, staff, local businesses, neighbours – all working together with one shared purpose: to give every child the best possible start in life. Our school is a place where children are encouraged to explore, learn, grow, and make cherished memories along the way.
We strive to provide rich, meaningful experiences that help pupils develop not just academically, but personally too – all while fostering a love of learning and a sense of joy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 118399
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kerry Bardsley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Dyer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Lee Fairbrother | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Davies | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lisa Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Southam | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Dominic Meehan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Lamb | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mr Neil Garvey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Bethan Tredwell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Reverend Sean Sheffield Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Philip Stokes Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jennifer Groombridge Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Keith Roberts Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Catherine Wray Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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