Greatstone Primary School
Foundation primary school in New Romney (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
Greatstone School has a warm and friendly 'family feeling' where everyone is welcome. We understand that every child is an individual and is valued and treated as such, with a balance that ensures a nurturing approach is fostered by all, coupled with the confidence to have high expectations of themselves and others.
We have a team of passionate staff who really care about the children and their families and strive to provide the best education possible for the children in their care. Often described as a Tardis, Greatstone School is tucked away on the South East Coast.
The children and staff are very fortunate to learn in this vast and unique area with an amazing school outside area that provides plenty of space to explore. The beach at the end of the road also provides a host of learning opportunities, particularly in the summer months.
Greatstone School is a 1 form entry Primary school with a Nursery that welcomes children from the age of 2, sharing an Early Years Learning Zone with the Reception children, creating the perfect transition from Nursery to School when the time comes.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118864
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 15 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Wayne Wills Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Wayne Wills Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Ervalho | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Slaveyko Al-Hussein | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Shannon Bolwell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Natasha Hickmott | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Abbey Thorogood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Robert Doubtfire | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sue Butterworth Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Kester Hinds Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Megan Lynn Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Stevie Jones Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Caroline Allen Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Susan Margaret Butterworth Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Phillip Morgan-John Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Glynn Hukins Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| David Lea Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Caroline Allen Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Lea Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Glynn Hukins Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Ursula Wooding Former | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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