Bodsham Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Ashford

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Bodsham Church of England Primary School

Ashford, TN25 5JQ

75 Pupils

103 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

10.70% FSM %

36 Boys

39 Girls

About Bodsham Church of England Primary School

Bodsham Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ashford, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 75 pupils on roll. School capacity: 103. Current headteacher: Mary Stephen.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary Constituency	Ashford
Ward	North Downs West
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069100
URN	118673
Data Last Updated	08-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Liz Chapman	Chair of Governors	01/09/2020	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Leigh Cavanagh	Governor	07/07/2021	06/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Clements	Governor	01/11/2020	31/10/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Kirsteen Denver-Fedder	Governor	22/02/2022	22/02/2027	Elected by parents
Professor Berkeley Hill	Governor	06/01/2024	05/01/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
The Reverend Barry Knott	Governor	13/07/2020	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Rev Lorraine Lawrence	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Adrian Phipps	Governor	22/10/2021	21/10/2025	Elected by parents
Joyce Rhodes	Governor	03/10/2022	02/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Slee	Governor	14/03/2024	13/03/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Mary Stephen	Governor	01/12/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Freddie Wells	Governor	29/01/2024	28/01/2028	Elected by school staff