Open State Primary Mixed

Lower Halstow Primary School

School Lane, Sittingbourne, ME9 7ES
190 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
15.30% FSM %
99 Boys
91 Girls
About Lower Halstow Primary School

Lower Halstow Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Sittingbourne 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 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Tara Deevoy.

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

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 Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Ward Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 10073339
URN 118341
Data Last Updated 07-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Marshall Chair of Governors 11/07/2020 25/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emma Ayling Governor 01/03/2021 06/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda Boyne Governor 11/01/2022 10/01/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Amanda Boyne Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Catherine Calder Governor 26/11/2022 26/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Tara Deevoy Governor 01/09/2018 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lisa Holderness Governor 09/02/2023 08/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Linda Jennings Governor 01/11/2022 01/11/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Tony Large Governor 01/05/2020 09/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Gerald Lewin Governor 11/07/2020 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Mould Governor 11/07/2020 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Neviile Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Lower Halstow Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Lower Halstow Primary School has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Lower Halstow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Lower Halstow Primary School is Mrs Tara Deevoy.
Lower Halstow Primary School is at School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, ME9 7ES, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Lower Halstow Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Lower Halstow Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Tara Deevoy
School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, ME9 7ES
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118341
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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