Open Other Primary Mixed

Istead Rise Primary School

Downs Road, Gravesend, DA13 9HG
Part of: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Istead Rise Primary School
Gravesend, DA13 9HG
208 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.90% FSM %
113 Boys
95 Girls
About Istead Rise Primary School

Istead Rise Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Gravesend and the surrounding area in Kent with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Steven Payne.

Information on Istead Rise Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Gravesham
Parliamentary Constituency Gravesham
Ward Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
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 SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10049666
URN 142052
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Leigh Chair of Local Governing Body 31/03/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Trudy Clark Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Monica Clark Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Ms Angela Evers Local Governor 20/09/2024 20/09/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Hannah Henry Local Governor 05/03/2026 05/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Knight Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Knight Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Leigh Local Governor 01/09/2024 16/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michala Loe Local Governor 09/03/2026 09/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Payne Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by academy members
Ms Zara Romney Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jennifer Vandenberghe-Gard Local Governor 31/03/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.24 km • Longfield
Other
Rowhill School
2.26 km • Longfield
Other
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
2.46 km • Gravesend
Other
Painters Ash Primary School
2.48 km • Gravesend
Other
Ifield School
2.55 km • Gravesend
Other
Shears Green Infant School
2.59 km • Gravesend
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Istead Rise Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Gravesend, Kent.
Istead Rise Primary School has 208 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Istead Rise Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Istead Rise Primary School is Mr Steven Payne.
Istead Rise Primary School is at Downs Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA13 9HG, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Istead Rise Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Istead Rise Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Steven Payne
Downs Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA13 9HG
01474833177
Location
DA13 9HG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142052
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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