Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Hythe (Kent).
Location
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Welcome to the Hythe Bay Church of England School and Children's Centre. At this school we strive to switch children onto learning through outstanding education and care. We are a fully extended school and Children's Centre and we believe that people of any age who are switched onto learning become confident, creative and connected.
Hythe Bay is a Church of England school, our distinctively Christian character is seen through our ethos, atmosphere and how people are valued. Every aspect of our school life is built around the particular Christian values of love, compassion, tolerance and forgiveness. Thank you if you are considering this school for your child's care and education.
One of the most difficult decisions a parent or carer has to make is to leave their most precious possession in the care of other people. We know that you are the best teacher your child will ever have but we want to work in partnership with you to help develop your child beyond their full potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Basketball
- Football
- Multi-Sports
- Tennis
Key facts
- URN
- 131020
- 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
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2006
Governing body (17 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Luke Haisell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Lomax | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Revd Anderson Yan | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Mary Tyler | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Cat Darkins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Joad Wren | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Louise East | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jonathan Mark Jansen-Alder | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rebecca Prout | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Professor Berkeley Hill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Patricia Ann Griggs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Joyce Rhodes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Julia Blanche Comber | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Anne Whatford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Rev Michael Darkins | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Mr Vic Casambros | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Samantha Brown | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2011 | |
| Ms Joan Devenny Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Alison Chambers Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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