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Wincheap Foundation Primary School

Hollow Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3SD
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Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Canterbury, CT1 3SD
429 Pupils
440 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
35.70% FSM %
227 Boys
202 Girls
About Wincheap Foundation Primary School

Wincheap Foundation 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.

It has 429 pupils on roll. School capacity: 440. Current headteacher: Nicola Dawson.

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 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 Wincheap
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073718
URN 118867
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rev Stephen Carter Chair of Governors 17/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alison Cogger Chair of Governors 28/04/2021 16/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lena Seed Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/05/2024 — N/A
Rev Stephen Carter Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Milly Clark-Wilson Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Alison Cogger Governor 17/09/2025 12/05/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Nicola Dawson Governor 01/01/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Evans Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Kirsty Horsey Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Munro Governor 19/11/2024 08/07/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Julia Rogers Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Nyree Scott Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wincheap Foundation Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Canterbury, Kent.
Wincheap Foundation Primary School has 429 pupils, with a capacity of 440.
Wincheap Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Wincheap Foundation Primary School is Mrs Nicola Dawson.
Wincheap Foundation Primary School is at Hollow Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3SD, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Wincheap Foundation Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wincheap Foundation Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Dawson
Hollow Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3SD
01227464134
www.wincheap.kent.sch.uk
Location
CT1 3SD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118867
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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