Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in DOVER (Kent).
Location
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Our Church of England Primary school is set in the middle of the village of Shepherdswell. In 2012 Shepherdswell federated with Eythorne-Elvington school and although we are separate schools we share one governing body and work closely together.
We are a one-form entry, rural school of 214 pupils and seven mixed-ability classes; however, we still manage to create a family atmosphere where our oldest pupils are very supportive of our younger children. We are fortunate to have a vibrant energetic staff team who support each other fully, sharing ideas and best practice.
We have a large playing field, a spacious hall, well-equipped ICT suite; recently we have developed an outside learning area in the Glebe land that includes: a bird hide, sensory trail, bug hotels, stage area and a class seating area.
We are a fully extended school with a thriving Breakfast Club and After School Club; we also run Holiday Clubs throughout the year; aiming to provide support for our parents.
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.- Music
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 118691
- 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
- Dover and Deal
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 8 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kerry Bardsley Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rebecca Dyer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Lee Shaun 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 | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Sebastian Lundberg | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | 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 Neil Garvey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Lamb | 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 |
| Lucy Little Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev 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 |
| 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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