St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Sevenoaks (Kent).
Location
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St. Edmunds is a welcoming and nurturing environment, where each individual is supported to develop morally, spiritually, socially, culturally and academically. Our extended community, through our Christian values of Love, Courage, Trust and Respect encourage each other in faith to Let your light shine. (Matthew 5).
We are delighted to welcome you to St. Edmunds Church of England Primary School, a village school nestled in the heart of West Kingsdown village, where children explore, learn, create and grow together. We are delighted to be part of the Compass Federation, a group of three schools, which includes St. Pauls in Swanley Village and Dunton Green Primary School.
We work closely together under an Executive Headteacher and Governing Body. We believe that every child should succeed in our school and thrive due to excellent teaching and high expectations. Every child's contribution to the school is valued, and we recognise and celebrate every child's achievements and milestones.
Our school has a caring family ethos and, with parents and staff working together, we support each other in helping everyones light to shine.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 130948
- 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
- Sevenoaks
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1996
Governing body (12 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Strachan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Sarah Corry | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Siobhan Bray | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Shannen Doherty | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Redmond | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hilary Wilder | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Bushell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Brady | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Danielle Obe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kerrie O'Dwyer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jen D'Souza | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Ben Hulme | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
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