St Peter's Methodist 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
I hope this website captures and shares some elements of school life at St Peter's, as well as being a central point of information for you. St Peter's is a one form entry family school with a strong Christian ethos and a warm welcoming environment.
Teamwork is important to us, and every member of TEAM SP works together to ensure that each individual is valued, respected and has a broad range of opportunities in which to reach their potential. As the Headteacher at St Peter's I am extremely proud to be part of such an amazing school.
The staff and I welcome visits to the school, and I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Please do contact me should you wish to discuss anything, either through the school office or via email: I look forward to seeing you soon! Warm regards, Kristina Dyer | Headteacher
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.- Choir
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Forest School
- Growth Mindset
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118707
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Canterbury
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachel Van de Merwe | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jerome Korzelius | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Benner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Peggy Kabonde | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ashden Marlow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Gouldson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Dawn Irons | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Wood | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Philip Wells | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hannah Lily | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kristina Dyer | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Graham Letley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
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