Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Foundation primary school in Whitstable (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
Starting school is such a momentous occasion, and we understand what an immense decision it is for you as a family to choose a school. We want to do everything we can to show you all of the things that make us us and the many amazing opportunities your child will have if they join our Joy-ous family!
This is, first and foremost, a place where every child is given the support they need to achieve beyond expectations in an environment where our staff go above and beyond to facilitate all learning.
Staff and Governors acknowledge how important it is for you to make the right choice for your child starting school; therefore, whether you have just re-located to Whitstable and the surrounding area or live locally and are looking for a school place in the Early Years or other year groups, you are very welcome to view our extensive grounds, excellent facilities and stimulating learning environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
Key facts
- URN
- 135130
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 1 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Canterbury
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2007
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicki Mattin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Nicki Mattin Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Annette Kelly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Christina Dundon | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Emily Morgan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Sue Montgomery | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr William Lowry | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robin Colyer | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Paulette Stubbings | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Derek Rennie | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Debra Hines | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2007 |
| Mrs Sue Lindgren Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Peter Grimes Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Mark Ashley-Jones Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 · 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