Petham
Primary School School Prospectus 2024
Welcome
Petham Primary School is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within the peaceful village of Petham, situated a few miles south of historic Canterbury. The school, which has approximately 110 pupils on roll, is organised into 4 mixed-age classes from Early Years to Y6. We have excellent facilities both indoors and outside and were awarded ‘Good’ at our last Ofsted inspections. We work closely with our families and have strong links to the local community.
Curriculum
With every child in mind, our broad and balanced intended curriculum has been designed to be:
Purposeful and progressive
A skilfully chosen and sequenced curriculum, allows our children to make connections, embed and explore in greater depth the skills and knowledge they have been taught in equal measure. Across the curriculum, the acquisition of skills and knowledge is progressively built upon to ensure they are reinforced, developed in a range of contexts, retained in the longterm memory and used effectively so that they continually know more, remember more and do more.
Immersive and inspiring
Placing the child at the centre of our curriculum decisions, we aim to capitalise on their interests and provide experiences beyond the classroom that not only enrich learning but also develop pupils’ sense of character and well-being. Rich and vibrant subject planning and learning environments are used as a stimulus to enhance the children’s senses. This gives life to exciting experiences, such as outdoor learning, forest school, external visitors, trips and themed days and weeks. Meaningful links are made with our local environment and local history so that pupils appreciate and respect the community they live in. All of this allows our learners to be fully engaged and motivated and therefore best placed to always move forward in their learning.
Ambitious and challenging
Built on the knowledge and understanding of our pupils’ and their needs, regardless of starting point, all of our children will gain relevant skills and knowledge that will enable them to thrive in their academic and personal success within the school and in the wider world.
Meet the Team
Senior Leadership Team
Executive Headteacher
Mr Guy
Head of School SENCO
Mr Higgins
Robins Class
Class Teacher Teaching Assistant
Mon - Wed
Miss Grace Ms Fenech
Class Teacher
Miss Aylott
Class Teacher
Mon - Wed
Mrs Metcalfe
Teaching Assistant Thur - Fri
Mrs Jenkins Teaching Assistant
Ms Lane-Sims
Wrens Class
Teaching Assistant Mon
Mr Vass
Owls Class
Class Teacher Thur - Fri
Mrs Lunnun Mr Higgins
Teaching Assistant Tue - Fri
Miss Kent
Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
Miss Ledgerwood
Woodpeckers Class
Class Teacher
Miss Mayes
Teaching Assistant Miss Sutton
Support Staff
School Office Manager Administrative Assistant Pastoral Support
Ms Miller
Mrs Hassan
Miss Beasley
Mrs Gilliane
Trust Attendance Officer
Mrs Adcock
Our School Values
We pride ourselves on our ability to instil a series of key values in our pupils, by creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
Our key values are known as LORIC:
Leadership
Leading Others
Explaining my Leadership
Listening to my Team
Keeping Calm and Asking for Help
Organisation
Organising Myself
Organising An Activity
Organising Together
Resillience
Keep On Going
Who Can Help
Meeting the Challenge
Initiative
Taking Responsibility
Taking Part
Sharing Ideas
Communication
Communicating With Others
Knowing My Audience
Sharing My Opinion
Uniform
We encourage the children to take pride in their appereance and require all chuldren to wear school uniform, which is:
- Grey or black shorts or trousers
- Grey or navy pinafore, skirt, skort
- Light blue or white shirt
- Navy jumper/cardigan, fleece or sweatshirt
- Grey or black socks, tights
- White blouse or polo shirt
- Blue checked or striped dress
- Black or navy shoes
Admissions
The admissions process can be quite daunting. If you are wondering if Petham is the right school for your child, the best way to find out is to come and visit us. We would love to meet you and would welcome the opportunity to show you around.
We hold a series of open mornings in the Autumn term but we are also really flexible if you are unable to make these dates. Please telephone the School Office on 01227 700260, or email office@ petham.kent.sch.uk to make an appointment.
If ever you have any questions regarding admissions and you are unable to find the answer below or if you just need reassurance, please call us! We are always happy to help.
Petham, Canterbury Kent, CT4 5RD Telephone: 01227 700260
Email: office@petham.kent.sch.uk