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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Joy Lane, Whitstable, CT5 4LT
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Whitstable, CT5 4LT
619 Pupils
630 Capacity
1–11 Age Range
24.20% FSM %
311 Boys
308 Girls
About Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Whitstable, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 1–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 619 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Debra Hines.

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 Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Canterbury
Parliamentary Constituency Canterbury
Ward Seasalter
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from 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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10076634
URN 135130
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Nicki Mattin Chair of Governors 01/08/2024 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Ashley-Jones Governor 07/12/2021 07/12/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Robin Colyer Governor 01/04/2024 01/04/2028 Appointed by LA
Dr Peter Grimes Governor 22/09/2025 22/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Debra Hines Governor 01/04/2007 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Annette Kelly Governor 12/08/2021 11/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sue Lindgren Governor 01/12/2025 12/12/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr William Lowry Governor 09/12/2024 09/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Sue Montgomery Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Derek Rennie Governor 23/01/2023 23/01/2027 Elected by parents
Reverend Paulette Stubbings Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Whitstable Junior School
0.94 km • Whitstable
Other
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
0.95 km • Whitstable
Other
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
1.18 km • Whitstable
Other
ISP School Whitstable
1.35 km • Kent
Other
Westmeads Community Infant School
1.52 km • Whitstable
Other
The Whitstable School
1.54 km • Whitstable
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitstable, Kent.
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School has 619 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School caters for pupils aged 1 to 11.
The Headteacher at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is Ms Debra Hines.
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is at Joy Lane, Whitstable, CT5 4LT, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School: Does not have a sixth form.
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Debra Hines
Joy Lane, Whitstable, CT5 4LT
01227261430
www.joylane.kent.sch.uk/
Location
CT5 4LT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135130
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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