IGHTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ightham Primary School offers a stimulating learning environment that provides an adventure for the mind and a care for every individual and is very proud to have served the local community since 1850. Children achieve high academic standards and are taught and supported by an enthusiastic and caring staff team, Governing Body and Parent School Association.


The school has been situated on the present site since 1850, and as a one form entry, village primary is very proud to have the second largest woodland primary school setting in Kent. The school has strong community links with St Peter's Church, Village Associations, Clubs and is an Ightham Mote Partnership school.

Following the last inspection in November 2009, Ofsted judged the school's Early Year's provision to be 'Outstanding' and the School 'Good' overall.

In their report Ofsted fully endorsed,

'the hard work of 'TEAM Ightham' which ensures the happiness of the children, their willingness to learn and their extremely good behaviour.'

Ightham Primary School provides a broad, creatively based curriculum which is designed around the core subjects of Maths, Literacy and ICT. The school has benefited from a great deal of investment in classrooms and outdoor facilities. A purpose built information and communication and technology suite, high ratio of computers, and Interactive whiteboards in each classroom, ensure that Information and communication technology forms an integral part of children's learning. The Early Years classroom and outdoor learning areas are well equipped and expertly staffed to provide for the needs of 4 and 5 year old children starting school. Children in Key stages 1& 2 also benefit from using the variety of outdoor facilities which help to promote quality learning experiences, wellbeing and self esteem.

All pupils are given the opportunity to develop their skills and talents through a wide range of musical, physical and creative arts activities and projects. Activity clubs both free and paid take place on the school site at the beginning and ends of the school day. These are led by school staff and in some instances qualified coaches and specialist teachers. In addition the school offers childcare from 8am until 6pm on a daily basis at the IMPS school club. IMPS is staffed and run by the school, on site.

The school has established links with local nursery and childcare providers. Enquires about the admission process for 4 and 5 year olds or availability of places in other year groups, may be made by contacting the School Admissions Officer, telephone number 01732 882405 or by emailing admin@ightham.kent.sch.uk. Further information may also be obtained from the school website www.ightham.kent.sch.uk.