Chattenden Primary School — Primary School in Rochester

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Chattenden Primary School

Rochester, ME3 8LF

208 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

34.60% FSM %

96 Boys

112 Girls

About Chattenden Primary School

Chattenden Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Vicky Diddams.

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 Medway or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Medway
Region	South East
Administrative District	Medway
Parliamentary Constituency	Rochester and Strood
Ward	Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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
Trust / Sponsor	INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-07-2012
UKPRN	10037769
URN	138328
Data Last Updated	19-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ian Chappell	Chair of Local Governing Body	31/05/2025	30/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Kilgallon	Chair of Local Governing Body	03/05/2024	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Killgallon	Chair of Local Governing Body	14/09/2024	30/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Olu Afolabi	Local Governor	15/10/2025	14/10/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jonathan Allman	Local Governor	19/09/2024	30/03/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Vicky Diddams	Local Governor	18/01/2021	30/03/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Vicky Diddams	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Mandy Gilbey	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Sue Lamb	Local Governor	16/09/2019	30/03/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mr Christopher Lemon	Local Governor	13/09/2024	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stewart Mackie	Local Governor	02/11/2024	30/03/2025	Elected by school staff
Miss Julie North	Local Governor	01/09/2021	30/03/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal