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Swalecliffe Community Primary School

Bridgefield Road, Whitstable, CT5 2PH
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Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Whitstable, CT5 2PH
500 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.80% FSM %
271 Boys
229 Girls
About Swalecliffe Community Primary School

Swalecliffe Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Whitstable, 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 500 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Ben Cooper.

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 Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Canterbury
Parliamentary Constituency Canterbury
Ward Swalecliffe
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 The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
UKPRN 10073102
URN 118558
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Christopher Cornell Chair of Governors 18/11/2023 03/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stacey Marsh Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 23/09/2024 — N/A
Bonnie Amos Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Beck Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Cooper Governor 01/04/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Fairs Governor 13/11/2025 23/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ben MacPhee Governor 03/03/2023 03/03/2027 Elected by parents
Sarah Roberts Governor 03/03/2023 03/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Tracey Saunders Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Helen Taylor Governor 01/11/2015 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Swalecliffe Community Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitstable, Kent.
Swalecliffe Community Primary School has 500 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Swalecliffe Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Swalecliffe Community Primary School is Mr Ben Cooper.
Swalecliffe Community Primary School is at Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PH, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Swalecliffe Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Swalecliffe Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ben Cooper
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PH
01227272101
www.swalecliffeprimary.org
Location
CT5 2PH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118558
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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