Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

John Mayne Church of England Primary School

High Street, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Part of: TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
100 Pupils
140 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
31.00% FSM %
58 Boys
42 Girls
About John Mayne Church of England Primary School

Located in Ashford (TN27 8AL), John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Kent.

It has 100 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Helen Tester.

Data for John Mayne Church of England 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 Weald of Kent
Ward Biddenden
Urban / Rural Larger 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
Trust / Sponsor TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2023
UKPRN 10092108
URN 149623
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stuart McKillop Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Phillips Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 27/04/2023 N/A
Mrs Jennifer Aldington Local Governor 15/08/2025 14/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Teresa Ewence Local Governor 27/03/2025 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Frederick Local Governor 11/10/2023 10/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Stuart McKillop Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Shillito Local Governor 12/02/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Caroline Swain Local Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Tester Local Governor 31/08/2023 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Marini Turrell Local Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ashford, Kent.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School has 100 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, John Mayne Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at John Mayne Church of England Primary School is Mrs Helen Tester.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School is at High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at John Mayne Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Tester
High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 149623
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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