Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Cranbrook

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Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Cranbrook, TN17 2BH

173 Pupils

218 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

23.70% FSM %

97 Boys

76 Girls

About Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Sarah Holman.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary Constituency	Weald of Kent
Ward	Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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
UKPRN	10073480
URN	118717
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Revd Peter Deaves	Governor	27/02/2020	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Peter Denyer	Governor	07/11/2024	06/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sharmila Desai	Governor	14/10/2022	13/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Poppy Edmunds	Governor	27/06/2024	26/06/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Andrea Griffiths	Governor	27/11/2024	26/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elaine Highwood	Governor	22/05/2024	21/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emily Hill	Governor	27/11/2023	26/11/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Sarah Holman	Governor	17/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Zoe Murton	Governor	11/11/2025	10/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Charles Tweddle	Governor	14/10/2025	15/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Rachel Vinton	Governor	21/01/2025	20/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elsie Wood	Governor	03/05/2024	01/09/2025	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Cranbrook Church of England Primary School

1.91 km • Cranbrook

Other

The Dulwich School Cranbrook

2 km • CRANBROOK

Other

Cranbrook School

2.05 km • Cranbrook

Other

Colliers Green Church of England Primary School

3.22 km • Cranbrook

Other

Frittenden Church of England Primary School

3.96 km • Cranbrook

Other

Benenden School

4.24 km • Cranbrook

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cranbrook, Kent.

How many pupils does Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School have?

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School has 173 pupils, with a capacity of 218.

What is the age range at Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is Mrs Sarah Holman.

Where is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School located?

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is at Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2BH, in the Kent local authority, South East.

Does Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School currently open?

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Holman

Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2BH

01580713895

www.sissinghurst.kent.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 118717

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026