Open State Primary Mixed

Phoenix Community Primary School

Belmont Road, Ashford, TN24 9LS
199 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
51.30% FSM %
86 Boys
113 Girls
About Phoenix Community Primary School

Phoenix Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Ashford 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 199 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jennifer Dawes.

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

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 Ashford
Parliamentary Constituency Ashford
Ward Bybrook
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 CARE Foundation Trust
Opened 01-04-2003
UKPRN 10074158
URN 133961
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Alan Dean Chair of Governors 16/07/2023 15/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Woolgar Chair of Governors 10/06/2024 09/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Phillips Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 10/05/2013 — N/A
Miss Davina Bynoe Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Clark Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennifer Dawes Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Gordon-Young Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Jevons Governor 19/05/2023 18/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Shaun King Governor 03/07/2024 02/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr James Lockett Governor 03/05/2024 02/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Smith Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Grahame Ward Governor 15/07/2025 12/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix Community Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ashford, Kent.
Phoenix Community Primary School has 199 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Phoenix Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Phoenix Community Primary School is Mrs Jennifer Dawes.
Phoenix Community Primary School is at Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LS, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Phoenix Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Phoenix Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Dawes
Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 133961
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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