Elham Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided 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 am proud to lead this wonderful school at the heart of our village community a place where Faith, Achievement, Community, and Empathy guide everything we do . At Elham, our first priority is that every child feels safe, happy and valued . We know that children can only learn when they feel safe, secure and cared for.
Trust and respect underpin everything we do, and we work hard to create a nurturing environment where every pupil can flourish . We are an inclusive school welcoming children of all levels, faiths and backgrounds . We are committed to achievement for all .
Every child who joins Elham brings their own unique gifts and potential, and our aim is to help each one discover and develop those talents. Through a broad, inspiring and inclusive curriculum, we encourage our pupils to aim high, to persevere with purpose, and to take pride in their progress.
Learning here is not just about knowledge it is about curiosity, creativity and character. Our children leave our school well prepared for their next steps, with a passion for learning and an ambition to be the best.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Karate
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Rugby
- Accelerated Reader
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 118741
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Ashford
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ed Robbins | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Martin Turner | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rachelle Basford | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Hall | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Trevor Gasson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Anne Le Baigue | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nick Collins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ruth Collie | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr Keith Gallon | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nick Shearman | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Christian | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Amanda Honey 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