A warm welcome from our
Headteacher
“Our aim is to make learning fun, enjoyable and inspiring! If we can open children’s minds to accepting a challenge and enjoying meeting it, then we open a world of opportunities for them. Opportunities to meet with success, realise their potential and follow their dreams! Primary school children enjoying their learning is key to future success!”
Aletheia Academies Trust
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School joined as a member of Aletheia Academies Trust in 2017.
Aletheia is committed to sustaining high-quality schools, and supporting schools in need of specific improvement in some of the more challenging wards in Kent. Our focus is to provide school improvement services that draw on the wealth of practice from across our trust, broaden the expertise available to schools through flexible working arrangements and increase our capacity to quickly respond to the needs of individual schools. Pedagogical excellence is at the heart of all we do with a sustained focus on collaborative and mastery learning.
“Since starting school in September we feel that our daughter has developed most notably with her reading and writing skills. This is undoubtedly down to your (Mrs Philpott) teaching skills and efforts with her and her classmates. She enjoys school so much and only ever talks positively about her day at school. We couldn’t be happier with her progress!”
“I am so pleased how my little girl has developed in the short time she has been in reception and I don’t doubt this is all because of Mrs Philpott and Mrs Wakeman. Her knowledge of numbers and letters has greatly improved. She came home teaching me about digraphs the other day, I was amazed at what she has learnt. She loves to go in every day and comes home with a smile”.
“Just a very quick email to say that we’ve been really impressed with the lessons and resources that have been planned for Oak class this week. Both Mrs Lalli & Miss Harper have put in a lot of thought into making interesting lessons for the children”.
In Key Stage 2 attainment at the higher standard in English grammar, punctuation and spelling test (46%), Maths (54%) and greater depth Writing (34%) were significantly above national and in the highest 20% in 2022.
In Key Stage 1 attainment at the expected standard in Reading (90%), Maths (86%) and Writing (74%) were significantly above national and in the highest 20% in 2022.
Latest News
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt… for a Brilliant Cause! 🐻
We’re not scared… and we certainly can’t go over it or under it - on Tuesday 28th April, we’re going through it together for a very special reason! Our school is excited to be hosting a...
Year 1’s Forest School Ladder
In Year 1 we have been reading the story 'Mole's Star'. In the story, the mole wishes to own all of the stars in the world and his wish comes true and lots of ladders...
Dodgeball Drama: The Trust Games Heat Up!
Last night, our Year 3 and 4 pupils had a fantastic experience taking part in the second round of this year’s Trust Games, hosted by Saint George’s School. The Trust Dodgeball Event was full of...
We are excited to share that on Tuesday 28th April, our school will be holding a fundraising day in support of the wonderful charity, ellenor .
All of the activities throughout the day will be inspired by the much-loved story “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. This links to our participation in the ellenor Art Trail Project, where our work will be showcased in Bluewater and across Dartford.
While the day promises to be full of fun and adventure, it also has an important purpose. We are raising vital funds and awareness for the incredible care that ellenor provides - not only within their hospice, but also in homes, hospitals, and communities where support is needed most.
We can’t wait to share this special day and support such a meaningful cause together!
We are excited to share that on Tuesday 28th April, our school will be holding a fundraising day in support of the wonderful charity, @ellenorcharity .
All of the activities throughout the day will be inspired by the much-loved story “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. This links to our participation in the ellenor Art Trail Project, where our work will be showcased in Bluewater and across Dartford.
While the day promises to be full of fun and adventure, it also has an important purpose. We are raising vital funds and awareness for the incredible care that ellenor provides - not only within their hospice, but also in homes, hospitals, and communities where support is needed most.
We can’t wait to share this special day and support such a meaningful cause together!
🐾 Please vote for our amazing school dog, Honey! 🐾
Honey is our inspiring The Dog Mentor, helping children build confidence, feel calm, and thrive in school. 💛
Every vote helps recognise the difference she and the Dog Mentor Programme makes – thank you for your support!
Please vote here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u227791454
🏉 Horton Kirby on the rise!
Competing with 10 other schools, Horton Kirby displayed fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship at the Trust tag rugby event. Big thanks to everyone who took part!
