Open State Primary Mixed

Davington Primary School

Priory Row, Faversham, ME13 7EQ
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Davington Primary School
Faversham, ME13 7EQ
416 Pupils
420 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
22.80% FSM %
213 Boys
203 Girls
About Davington Primary School

Davington Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Faversham, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 416 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Chilton Saint.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Swale
Parliamentary Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent
Ward Priory
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069515
URN 118338
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Jo Billingham Smith Chair of Governors 08/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Daniel Corcoran Governor 05/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Halson Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jude Knapp Governor 24/03/2023 23/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sue Lindgren Governor 26/05/2022 25/05/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sarah Redman Governor 25/05/2024 23/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Chilton Saint Governor 01/09/2010 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Davington Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Faversham, Kent.
Davington Primary School has 416 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Davington Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Davington Primary School is Mr Chilton Saint.
Davington Primary School is at Priory Row, Davington, Faversham, ME13 7EQ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Davington Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Davington Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chilton Saint
Priory Row, Davington, Faversham, ME13 7EQ
01795532401
www.davington.kent.sch.uk/
Location
ME13 7EQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118338
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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