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
An Evening of Songs Celebrating Ten Years of Aletheia
The Woodville was abuzz on Tuesday 26th March 2024, with the melodious celebration of Aletheia's remarkable journey through music. With the meticulous organisation from the Headteacher of St Botolph’s C of E Primary School, Mrs...
Horton Kirby Celebrates World Book Day 2024
To celebrate World Book Day, we came dressed as our favourite book characters and shared our favourite stories.We were very lucky to have Sam Gayton, a children's author visit us. He did a whole school...
A Cooking Day With Roots to Food
All our key stage 2 children participated in the Roots to Food cookery day last Thursday. The children had a fantastic day and it was well received by all, including staff. The school smelt amazing!!...
GOOD LUCK to our mixed football team who will be playing in the League Super Cup at Princes Park this Friday at 1:30pm (semi-final). Following this game, they will then play again, either in the final at 2:30pm or for 3rd/4th place at 2:30pm. If you have any free time, please come and show our team your support!
GOOD LUCK to our mixed football team who will be playing in the League Super Cup at Princes Park this Friday at 1:30pm (semi-final). Following this game, they will then play again, either in the final at 2:30pm or for 3rd/4th place at 2:30pm. If you have any free time, please come and show our team your support!
Are you committed to making learning enjoyable and inspiring at Horton Kirby C of E Primary School? APPLY NOW to train with our Trust via the “Apply to our SCITT programme” link in our bio. We look forward to receiving your application!
Share this with your contacts who may be interested in getting into teaching.
Are you committed to making learning enjoyable and inspiring at Horton Kirby C of E Primary School? APPLY NOW to train with our Trust via the “Apply to our SCITT programme” link in our bio. We look forward to receiving your application!
Share this with your contacts who may be interested in getting into teaching.
We have had a fantastic two terms paying for @cyclemetotsdartford out of our Sports Premium budget this year. Zara and Claire have been an absolute joy to have in school, teaching Acorn Class. The children have made tremendous progress and we look forward to having them back next year. Thank you Zara and Claire!
We also received this lovely message following our sessions!
"We just wanted to thank you for having us over the last couple of months. We’ve really enjoyed our time with the children, and are so impressed with their determination, perseverance and attitude to trying something that to a lot of the children, was completely new! They are a real credit to the school, and we are so privileged to be able to be part of teaching them a skill that will stay with them for life."
We have had a fantastic two terms paying for @cyclemetotsdartford out of our Sports Premium budget this year. Zara and Claire have been an absolute joy to have in school, teaching Acorn Class. The children have made tremendous progress and we look forward to having them back next year. Thank you Zara and Claire!
We also received this lovely message following our sessions!
"We just wanted to thank you for having us over the last couple of months. We’ve really enjoyed our time with the children, and are so impressed with their determination, perseverance and attitude to trying something that to a lot of the children, was completely new! They are a real credit to the school, and we are so privileged to be able to be part of teaching them a skill that will stay with them for life."
Is your child moving to secondary school? Would you like to come and meet with other parents and carers and learn about ways to support your child with this step in their lives? You are invited to a workshop to help prepare and support your child with this move. Join the conversion on Teams on Wednesday 12th June from 10am - 2pm via the LINK IN OUR BIO.
Is your child moving to secondary school? Would you like to come and meet with other parents and carers and learn about ways to support your child with this step in their lives? You are invited to a workshop to help prepare and support your child with this move. Join the conversion on Teams on Wednesday 12th June from 10am - 2pm via the LINK IN OUR BIO.
As part of our Understanding the World: Natural World and Literacy learning, Acorn class enjoyed a visit from David, a local beekeeper. We learned how important bees are in nature and how we can help to protect them. We learned the `Waggle Dance`; looked through special glasses which helped us understand how a bee sees; tried on beekeeper outfits and best of all, we tried some local honey - the best in Kent! A very funny fact we learned was that bees have very smelly feet! 😄
As part of our Understanding the World: Natural World and Literacy learning, Acorn class enjoyed a visit from David, a local beekeeper. We learned how important bees are in nature and how we can help to protect them. We learned the `Waggle Dance`; looked through special glasses which helped us understand how a bee sees; tried on beekeeper outfits and best of all, we tried some local honey - the best in Kent! A very funny fact we learned was that bees have very smelly feet! 😄
A huge well done to one of our Year 6s for representing Dartford in the Kent District Cup. Rico, you continue to impress us every day with your determination and commitment. Keep up the great work!
Final result: Dartford - 2, Tonbridge & Malling - 1
The boys won the Kent District Cup for the 3rd time in the 56 year history of Dartford District Primary Football Association. Congratulations and well done to all!
2005 🏆 2016 🏆 2024 🏆
A huge well done to one of our Year 6s for representing Dartford in the Kent District Cup. Rico, you continue to impress us every day with your determination and commitment. Keep up the great work!
Final result: Dartford - 2, Tonbridge & Malling - 1
The boys won the Kent District Cup for the 3rd time in the 56 year history of Dartford District Primary Football Association. Congratulations and well done to all!
2005 🏆 2016 🏆 2024 🏆
On Friday 8th March 2024, these fabulous girls showed great teamwork, respect, strength and courage. They travelled to Longfield Academy and played multiple games of Futsal, working tirelessly against strong opposition. The girls were unbeaten and only conceded one goal throughout the morning. A fantastic effort from all involved with some celebratory books from Dartford District Schools FA. A special mention and thank you to all parents who continue to help us with providing lifts to events too!
On Friday 8th March 2024, these fabulous girls showed great teamwork, respect, strength and courage. They travelled to Longfield Academy and played multiple games of Futsal, working tirelessly against strong opposition. The girls were unbeaten and only conceded one goal throughout the morning. A fantastic effort from all involved with some celebratory books from Dartford District Schools FA. A special mention and thank you to all parents who continue to help us with providing lifts to events too!
Yesterday we celebrated #WorldBookDay!
We came dressed as our favourite book characters and shared our favourite stories. We were very lucky to have Sam Gayton, a children`s author, visit us. He did a whole school assembly where we learnt about his life and he gave us advice on writing stories.
We then did workshops with him in classes where we learnt to come up with our own characters and stories. We also had a potato decorating competition. We decorated potatoes at home of our favourite book characters. Winners were picked from across the school that won book vouchers!
Yesterday we celebrated #WorldBookDay!
We came dressed as our favourite book characters and shared our favourite stories. We were very lucky to have Sam Gayton, a children`s author, visit us. He did a whole school assembly where we learnt about his life and he gave us advice on writing stories.
We then did workshops with him in classes where we learnt to come up with our own characters and stories. We also had a potato decorating competition. We decorated potatoes at home of our favourite book characters. Winners were picked from across the school that won book vouchers!
Yesterday, KS2 took part in a `Roots to Food` workshop where we worked together to prepare and eat a delicious healthy meal.
We learnt a range of cooking techniques including chopping and mixing.
Yesterday, KS2 took part in a `Roots to Food` workshop where we worked together to prepare and eat a delicious healthy meal.
We learnt a range of cooking techniques including chopping and mixing.
Here are some photos from our annual Pancake Day races yesterday morning!
Here are some photos from our annual Pancake Day races yesterday morning!
Yesterday, Ash Class got to do a workshop with the Kent Wildlife Trust. They looked at our Action Plan on how to create different animal habitats around our school grounds and plan changes we could make.
Yesterday, Ash Class got to do a workshop with the Kent Wildlife Trust. They looked at our Action Plan on how to create different animal habitats around our school grounds and plan changes we could make.
Our creative and compassionate Year 3 children have been hard at work designing gardens to bring a touch of nature and tranquillity to the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. To turn their imaginative visions into reality, we organised a cake donation to raise funds for building gardens for homeless shelters.
A massive thank you to everyone who baked, donated and bought cakes. We couldn`t have done it without the generosity of our amazing community, including our wonderful PTA who volunteered their time to support.
Thanks to everyone`s support we were able to raise an impressive £314! We look forward to seeing the impact this donation makes.
Our creative and compassionate Year 3 children have been hard at work designing gardens to bring a touch of nature and tranquillity to the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. To turn their imaginative visions into reality, we organised a cake donation to raise funds for building gardens for homeless shelters.
A massive thank you to everyone who baked, donated and bought cakes. We couldn`t have done it without the generosity of our amazing community, including our wonderful PTA who volunteered their time to support.
Thanks to everyone`s support we were able to raise an impressive £314! We look forward to seeing the impact this donation makes.