Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

147 Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5EA
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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
Maidstone, ME18 5EA
151 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
25.20% FSM %
70 Boys
81 Girls
About Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Maidstone, 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 151 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Debbie Johnson.

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 aided 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 Tonbridge
Ward East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
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 10078476
URN 118632
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Christian Ball Chair of Governors 03/10/2023 13/11/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr John Callaghan Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Charlotte Casey Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Elected by parents
Sophie Colyer Governor 25/01/2024 24/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Conrad Edwards Governor 07/05/2025 06/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rosalind Fallaize-Bryant Governor 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Alex Hammond Governor 10/01/2024 09/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Johnson Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Stephen Paine Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Adele Solomides Governor 12/10/2021 11/10/2025 Elected by parents
Rev Gary Townsend Governor 30/01/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Charley Vickery Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Discovery School
2.47 km • West Malling
Other
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.87 km • Maidstone
Other
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
2.9 km • West Malling
Other
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
3.23 km • West Malling
Other
St Helens Montessori School
3.45 km • Maidstone
Other
Mereworth Community Primary School
3.62 km • Maidstone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Maidstone, Kent.
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School has 151 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Wateringbury Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is Miss Debbie Johnson.
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is at 147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5EA, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Wateringbury Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Debbie Johnson
147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5EA
01622812199
www.wateringbury.kent.sch.uk/
Location
ME18 5EA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118632
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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