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About

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

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Kerry Bardsley FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Rebecca DyerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Lee Shaun FairbrotherGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Robert DaviesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Lisa TaylorGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Rev Sebastian LundbergGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Martin SouthamGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Dominic MeehanGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Neil GarveyGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2021 · until 2028
Mr Mark LambGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2021 · until 2028
Mrs Bethan Tredwell FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026
Lucy Little FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026
Rev Sean Sheffield FormerGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2024 · term ended 2026
Mr Philip Stokes FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · term ended 2026
Jennifer Groombridge FormerGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr Keith Roberts FormerGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Catherine Wray FormerGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2022 · term ended 2026

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