Godinton Primary School — Primary School in Ashford

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Godinton Primary School

Ashford, TN23 3JR

416 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

15.90% FSM %

219 Boys

197 Girls

About Godinton Primary School

Located in Ashford (TN23 3JR), Godinton Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Kent.

It has 416 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Jillian Talbot.

Data for Godinton Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Ashford
Parliamentary Constituency	Ashford
Ward	Godinton
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
Trust / Sponsor	GODINTON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-03-2015
UKPRN	10048785
URN	141754
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Miss Jillian Talbot	Accounting Officer	01/09/2017	—	N/A
Mr Steve King	Chair of Trustees	01/03/2023	28/02/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Claire Williams	Chief Financial Officer	13/05/2015	—	N/A
Mr Ivor Duffy	Member	19/01/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Doreene Gilbert	Member	30/07/2024	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Steve King	Member	26/01/2016	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr Samuel Messenger	Member	27/01/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Stephen Phillips	Member	26/01/2016	—	Original (signatory) members
Mrs Amanda Stevenson	Member	11/03/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Mark Bibey	Trustee	19/05/2025	18/05/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Rachael Dray	Trustee	01/03/2022	28/02/2030	Appointed by academy members
Mr James Finn	Trustee	19/05/2025	18/05/2029	Elected by parents