Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Canterbury (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
It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as the headteacher of Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School. Since joining the school in 2018, I have been deeply committed to nurturing an environment where every pupil can thrive. As a parent myself, I understand the hopes and aspirations you have for your child, and I hold the same high expectations for every pupil here.
As a maintained village primary school near Canterbury, we are proud to serve a diverse community where every pupil is valued and encouraged to flourish. Our school website offers a glimpse into life at our school, but nothing can replace the warmth and spirit you will experience by visiting us in person.
Our school vision, inspired by Jesus words, I am the vine, you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit (John 15:5), speaks to how we live and grow together as a Christian community. This vision is brought to life daily through our core values of Service, Forgiveness, Trust, Generosity, and Compassion.
At Bridge & Patrixbourne, we focus on three key educational principles:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Football
- Music
- Tennis
- Accelerated Reader
- Forest School
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118654
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Canterbury
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Smith | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ann Burgess | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graeme Booth Booth | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Liz Newington | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Victoria Pattison | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ella Richardson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Hills | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lin Walkerdine | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Mr James Tibbles | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Ms Hellen Remnant Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julia Perfect Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Peter Hellman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Estella Last Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 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