Open State Primary Mixed

Preston Primary School

Mill Lane, Canterbury, CT3 1HB
122 Pupils
133 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.50% FSM %
62 Boys
60 Girls
About Preston Primary School

Preston Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Canterbury 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 122 pupils on roll. School capacity: 133. Current headteacher: Helen Clements.

Information on Preston 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 Dover
Parliamentary Constituency Herne Bay and Sandwich
Ward Little Stour & Ashstone
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073328
URN 118401
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Edward O'Connor Chair of Governors 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward O'Connor Chair of Governors 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Anya Bensberg Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
James Braund Governor 01/09/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Lorraine Brazier Governor 01/10/2021 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Caroline Burke Governor 11/11/2021 10/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Helen Clements Governor 09/12/2021 31/10/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Clements Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Louise Mansell Governor 08/01/2026 07/01/2030 Elected by parents
Rebecca Pickard Governor 06/01/2022 05/01/2026 Elected by parents
Rebecca Pickard Governor 06/01/2026 05/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Phillip Reed Governor 17/12/2025 16/12/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Preston Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Canterbury, Kent.
Preston Primary School has 122 pupils, with a capacity of 133.
Preston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Preston Primary School is Mrs Helen Clements.
Preston Primary School is at Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, CT3 1HB, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Preston Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Preston Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Helen Clements
Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, CT3 1HB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118401
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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