Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Sittingbourne

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Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Sittingbourne, ME9 9BQ

198 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

35.90% FSM %

99 Boys

99 Girls

About Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sittingbourne, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 198 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Pearson.

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	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Swale
Parliamentary Constituency	Faversham and Mid Kent
Ward	Teynham and Lynsted
Urban / Rural	Larger 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	10078473
URN	118651
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Revd Dr Steve Lillicrap	Chair of Governors	25/09/2024	25/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Colette Aylen	Governor	25/09/2024	25/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Gregory	Governor	28/11/2022	28/11/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Rev Paula Jardine-Rose	Governor	22/05/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Jane Lillicrap	Governor	24/07/2025	24/07/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Corinne Murray	Governor	17/07/2021	17/07/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel Parker	Governor	28/11/2022	28/11/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Elizabeth Pearson	Governor	01/09/2009	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miranda Stratton	Governor	28/09/2022	28/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angharad Thomas	Governor	01/01/2025	01/01/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Cheryl Tomsett	Governor	01/10/2022	30/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzanne Whittaker	Governor	31/01/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by LA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sittingbourne, Kent.

How many pupils does Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School have?

Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School has 198 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is Mrs Elizabeth Pearson.

Where is Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School located?

Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is at Station Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, ME9 9BQ, in the Kent local authority, South East.

Does Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School currently open?

Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Elizabeth Pearson

Station Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, ME9 9BQ

01795521217

www.teynham.kent.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 118651

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026