Woodchurch Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Ashford (Kent).
Location
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On behalf of our pupils, staff, and governors, we warmly welcome you to Woodchurch CE Primary School. Our school is proud of its friendly atmosphere, strong sense of community, and caring, inclusive environment. Guided by Christian values, we are committed to making sure every child feels safe, respected, and encouraged throughout their time with us.
We value the contributions of all members of our school community and work together to create a positive and supportive place to learn and grow. We have high aspirations for every child. We believe each pupil is unique, with their own strengths, talents, and potential.
Our dedicated team works hard to nurture these qualities encouraging curiosity, building confidence, and inspiring a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our aim is to prepare children not only for the next stage of their education but also for life beyond the classroom.
We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit so you can see for yourself what makes Woodchurch CE Primary such a special place to be. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 118672
- 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
- Weald of Kent
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (17 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Leon Hackling | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Dr Clare Silcock Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amy Kate Mealham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Victoria Emily Quinn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter James | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kelly Brace | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Gardner Savill Crawley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Charlotte Burgess | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Leon Hackling | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Brabner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gina McKay | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kelly Michele Burlton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Hilary Ndongong | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Richard Holden | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Fran Chevis | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Collins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rob De-Keyzer | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Phillips | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2023 | |
| Mr Nikolas Paul Le Marechal Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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