Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
Kent, United Kingdom
About Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
We are a well-established, popular, oversubscribed primary school, with 423 pupils on roll, plus a further 59 children in our highly regarded nursery. We are situated in extensive grounds at the heart of the Kings Hill community. We offer a unique and vibrant educational experience, with high expectations and a caring ethos.
The highest standards are set for the quality of education for every pupil in our care; this is the cornerstone of our school. We aim to maximise the potential of every child, developing their character and interests, as well as their academic achievements. We offer an inclusive, ambitious, broad, and well sequenced curriculum. Vast enrichment opportunities are provided for all our pupils, including a diverse range of clubs, workshops, productions and educational visits and visitors. Our curriculum progression mapping starts with our nursery provision, and threads through to end of KS2. Values-based education is embedded throughout, and permeates all areas of school life. This is evident in pupil and adult relationships, and is reflected in the positive behaviour evident in classrooms and around the school. Our specific values of Responsibility, Respect, Co-operation, Courage and Resilience under-pin our school’s vision and ethos.
We are constantly striving for excellence, and are a high achieving school. We ensure that our pupils are ready for the next stage of their learning and are equipped to be responsible local, national and global citizens. We are proud that our awards include; Gold SMSC and are a National Beacon School, IQM Centre of Excellence award, Values Based Education Mark and Primary Science Quality Mark.
Our school is set in fantastic grounds, which incorporate playing fields, wildlife and woodland areas, amphitheatre, a pond dipping area, poly tunnel, woodland walk, ‘Calm Cottage’, Multi Use Games Area, all weather running track and, more recently, a trim trail has been installed. The outdoor areas are used extensively during the school day to enhance our curriculum.
The school actively participates in collaborations with local schools, including sharing ideas, agreement trialling and taking part in sporting events. We engage in action research, being fully committed to life-long learning for all. Furthermore, we work in partnership with the John Stainer Community School in London in a reciprocal relationship of sharing strong practice. This involves pupils, as well as staff. For example, recently, our school council visited John Stainer, and their school council came to visit us at Kings Hill.
We are a strategic, forward-thinking and innovative school. In the last two years we have opened our highly successful nursery. This was a strategic goal, as it enables our school to work in partnership with pupils and families earlier, as well as ensuring our school remains sustainable in the future, while also fulfilling a need in the local community.
We are proud of our inclusive approach for all pupils, including those with SEND. Early identification and addressing of needs is supported through our nursery provision. We have highly skilled and trained staff, as well as a commitment to resources, such as our ‘Calm Cottage,’ sensory rooms and therapy dog, to ensure we are able to meet a diverse range of needs. We are committed to equality of opportunity. Our vision is for everyone that is part of our school community to be, ‘inspired to believe, and inspired to achieve’. Our mission is to minimise any barrier preventing any individual from fulfilling this goal.
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“It's so rewarding to be part of a very supportive, professional and hardworking team in a lovely area. We have a wonderful school environment where new ideas are encouraged, and everyone is made to feel welcome - both children and adults”
- Anonymous, Staff“Working here means being part of a community. It’s a place where staff are respected, supported and encouraged to progress in our careers professionally”
- Anonymous, Staff“Working at Kings Hill is highly rewarding, with a Leadership team that is supportive and forward thinking, ensuring our curriculum is constantly changing and improving allows my skills to be up to date and continually evolving”
- Anonymous, Staff“The school are always supportive with my concerns or worries and always help when I need it”
- Anonymous, Pupil“ I love going to KHS because I love learning different things and the teachers are so friendly”
- Anonymous, Pupil“Kings Hill School creates a unique, supportive, fun and caring environment for us to send our children to, every day. We feel so lucky to have picked it as our school”.
- Anonymous, ParentWhen I toured the school as a prospective parent, what really stood out for me was a positive atmosphere that I couldn't quite define. Now, having experienced the school for an academic year, I realise that the atmosphere I could feel was as a result of all of the pupils and staff really living the school's values, building an environment of enthusiasm for learning, and treating each other with respect and kindness. My son is so happy at school and we're looking forward to seeing what the next few years has in store.
- Anonymous, Parent“As a parent of a children with SEN, I could not be happier with the provision provided for my son. The schools inclusive approach enable him to access the whole curriculum and support him with caring, patient and expert teaching. The wider curriculum opportunities that Kings Hill provide for the children are vast and the transition support available ensures that pupils and parents are well informed”
- Emma, Parent“From the first visit we knew Kings Hill school was the right one for us. It felt professional throughout, airy and clean, lots of smiling faces when we visited on the open days. Parents in the community were raving about it and it is clear why when you go. Children are well behaved, smiling and welcoming. It’s a great school”.
- Anonymous, Parent“As a parent you simply want your child to have the best start in life. Upon moving to Kings Hill we were given a great first impression of Kings Hill School which made it our obvious first choice. I'm pleased to say our opinion has not wavered to this day. From the lovely and varied school grounds through to the core values the school installs in all of its pupils, it is clear to see that our child is thriving in such a positive environment, both academically and as a well-rounded individual. We couldn't be happier”
- David, Parent“My children are thriving at Kings Hill School! All the pupils are recognised for their own talents; the teaching and facilities are excellent.”
- Amy, Parent