Open Other Primary Mixed

St Martin's School

Markland Road, Dover, CT17 9LY
Part of: WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Martin's School
Dover, CT17 9LY
186 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
21.50% FSM %
101 Boys
85 Girls
About St Martin's School

St Martin's School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Dover, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Helen Thompson.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dover
Parliamentary Constituency Dover and Deal
Ward Maxton & Elms Vale
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2016
UKPRN 10057448
URN 143075
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
CAROLE BENNETT Chair of Local Governing Body 06/06/2025 05/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Abbott Local Governor 05/12/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Francesca Bushell Local Governor 09/02/2023 09/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kirsty Meakings Local Governor 23/11/2023 23/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Scoble Local Governor 06/10/2022 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Sprigmore Local Governor 30/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs HELEN THOMPSON Local Governor 30/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Billy Wilson Local Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Wright Local Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Astor Secondary School
0.33 km • Dover
Other
Vale View Community School
0.48 km • Dover
Other
Dover Grammar School for Boys
0.53 km • Dover
Other
Elms School
0.78 km • Dover
Other
Priory Fields School
0.8 km • Dover
Other
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
1 km • Dover
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Martin's School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dover, Kent.
St Martin's School has 186 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Martin's School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at St Martin's School is Mrs Helen Thompson.
St Martin's School is at Markland Road, Dover, CT17 9LY, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Martin's School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Martin's School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Thompson
Markland Road, Dover, CT17 9LY
01304206620
www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/
Location
CT17 9LY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143075
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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