Cheriton Primary School
Foundation primary school in Folkestone (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
Cheriton Primary School is situated at the western side of the seaside town of Folkestone. We have served the local community since 1968 and many parents of children who attend the school now, did so themselves as children. The school site has large grounds that include a wildlife area, sports field, play areas and outdoor learning spaces.
There is plenty of space for our children to run, play and climb on our play equipment. Our children live in the surrounding area of the school and we strive to both involve our community in the life of the school and to reflect the cultural diversity of our local area.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Cricket
- Football
- Yoga
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
Key facts
- URN
- 118480
- Type
- Foundation 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
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Melanie Hampton | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Melanie Hampton Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Steph Sheppard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Elliot Masters | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sheryl Hastings | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Shane Thatcher | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Eleanor Neely | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Karl Knight | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Caroline Scott | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sophia Dover | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Elliott Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · 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