Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Maidstone

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Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Maidstone, ME18 6DP

164 Pupils

168 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

15.20% FSM %

78 Boys

86 Girls

About Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Maidstone, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 164 pupils on roll. School capacity: 168. Current headteacher: Lucy Jackson.

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	Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency	Weald of Kent
Ward	Marden & Yalding
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	10078475
URN	118638
Data Last Updated	09-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Lesley Fisher-Pink	Chair of Governors	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susie Coombs	Governor	17/11/2021	15/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Cullip	Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Elected by parents
Alexandra Dave	Governor	29/04/2025	28/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandra Grace	Governor	16/05/2023	31/12/2025	Appointed by LA
Ms Kathryn Gulliver	Governor	28/02/2023	27/02/2027	Elected by parents
Rev Paul Kish	Governor	21/09/2016	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Richard O'Connor	Governor	21/11/2023	20/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Katherine Rose	Governor	05/01/2026	04/01/2030	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Hunton Church of England Primary School

1.91 km • Maidstone

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2.66 km • Maidstone

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

2.87 km • Maidstone

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East Peckham Primary School

3.79 km • Tonbridge

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The Quest School

3.89 km • Paddock Wood

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St Helens Montessori School

4.05 km • Maidstone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Maidstone, Kent.

How many pupils does Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 164 pupils, with a capacity of 168.

What is the age range at Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Lucy Jackson.

Where is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6DP, in the Kent local authority, South East.

Does Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Lucy Jackson

Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6DP

01622814298

www.yalding.kent.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 118638

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026