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Tunbury Primary School

Tunbury Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9HY
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Tunbury Primary School
Chatham, ME5 9HY
534 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
12.90% FSM %
269 Boys
265 Girls
About Tunbury Primary School

Tunbury 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 Does not apply character.

It has 534 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Ruth Austin.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary Constituency Chatham and Aylesford
Ward Walderslade
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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 10073320
URN 118493
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steven Nairn Chair of Governors 13/07/2025 12/07/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Ruth Austin Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Tracey Binns Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jennifer Harwood Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christian Hauser Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Karen Irvine Governor 21/05/2025 20/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Maria Nasim Governor 18/12/2024 15/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Omolola Oyewusi Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Poad Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Pole Governor 06/10/2023 05/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Ann Potter Governor 18/12/2024 17/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorraine Taylor Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Walderslade Primary School
1.12 km • Chatham
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Lordswood School
1.4 km • Chatham
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Oaklands School
1.47 km • Chatham
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
1.61 km • Chatham
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
1.62 km • Chatham
Other
Swingate Primary School
1.64 km • Chatham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tunbury Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chatham, Kent.
Tunbury Primary School has 534 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Tunbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Tunbury Primary School is Mrs Ruth Austin.
Tunbury Primary School is at Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9HY, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Tunbury Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Tunbury Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Ruth Austin
Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9HY
01634863085
www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk
Location
ME5 9HY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118493
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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