Kingsford Community School

KINGSFORD COMMUNITY SCHOOL C

DfE number 3164004

ETHOS AND AIMS

Kingsford Community School is a high-achieving International School and Confucius Classroom where every pupil is welcomed and supported to aspire, succeed and be excellent. Introduction by The school ethos the Headteacher is centred around

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B.Ed (Hons) MA highest possible outcomes for our pupils and building the character needed so that they develop as effective global citizens who are passionate about learning. Kingsford recognises that education must be collaborative and learning is strengthened through partnerships with parents, leading businesses, prestigious universities and independent schools.

PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT

Among the highest performing schools nationally for Pupil Progress, we are described by Ofsted as “a harmonious community in which everyone lives and breathes aspiration, achievement and excellence”. Ofsted has repeatedly rated pupil behaviour and leadership as outstanding. These judgments are coupled with pupils’ consistent academic excellence.

SPECIALISM AND CURRICULUM

Kingsford is a centre of excellence for the teaching of Mandarin and a member of the National Association for Able Children in Education, an accreditation received for “consistent commitment to provision for more able pupils in schools”. Kingsford’s pathway for more able pupils attracts admiration from all corners and enables pupils to attend Russell Group universities and Oxbridge. The school works hard to ensure that no child is left behind and every pupil receives the support needed to reach their full potential.

BUSINESS LINKS

Kingsford has excellent links with businesses which allow Kingsford pupils to network with accomplished people. Links with blue chip companies – including Barclays, HSBC, Google and law firms – allow pupils to gain practical insights into corporate environments via career insight days and tailored learning opportunities.

EVERY CHILD, EVERY LESSON, EVERY DAY

Kingsford’s highly qualified and dedicated staff use a range of tailored approaches in their teaching to ensure excellent outcomes for every pupil. Lessons are differentiated to meet the individual needs of each child.

Challenging and engaging lessons encourage collaboration, alongside independent research projects and other activities to extend and enhance pupil knowledge, achievement and progress.

GLOBAL OUTLOOK

Kingsford is a proud international school. Pupils receive a world class education and benefit from visits to China, Spain and France. Nearly 70 languages are spoken by the school community and our effectiveness in placing an international dimension at the heart of the curriculum has repeatedly reaped British Council International School Awards. Kingsford’s foresight, in being the first school in the country to introduce Mandarin as a compulsory curriculum subject, pioneering international work experience opportunities as well as foreign language immersion, have set the tone for Kingsford’s recognition as an internationally renowned hub of teaching excellence.

Kingsford’s teaching of Mandarin has seen the school recognised via involvement in the University College London’s Institute of Education Mandarin Excellence Programme, which is offered to targeted pupils from Year 7. Kingsford pupils consistently excel and are frequently placed first in a number of language speaking competitions.