About The School
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Headcorn Primary School is a two-form entry school with over 400 pupils and approximately 60 members of staff. With an admission number of 60, we have fourteen classes of around 30 pupils, from Reception to Year 6. We are proud of our team of fully qualified and dedicated teachers and skilled teaching assistants, who are committed to nurturing every child and enabling them to achieve their full potential. Our wider support staff also play a vital role in ensuring that the school runs smoothly, safely, and effectively each day.
Originally a smaller rural primary school, Headcorn has always been at the heart of the village community. Many families have been part of our school for generations, with parents who once attended now enrolling their own children. As a one-form entry school, we were previously based across two buildings: one dating back over 150 years and another built in the 1970s.
September 2017, marked the transition to a two-form entry school. The associated building project, providing additional classrooms and shared learning spaces, was completed in February 2018, when our Key Stage 2 classes moved into the new facilities. By September 2023, cohorts of 60 pupils were established throughout the school and we entered a new phase as a fully expanded and settled two-form entry primary school.
Our extensive facilities support both learning and wellbeing. These include separate playgrounds, a large playing field, a heated outdoor swimming pool, and a range of dedicated learning spaces. More recently, we have added a care suite to support pupils with physical or medical needs. We are also very proud of our Nurture Provision, led by two qualified Nurture Practitioners who also form part of our Family Liaison Officer (FLO) team. We are now entering Phase 2, focusing on adapting the site to meet the evolving needs of a larger school community.
Our ethos centres on creating a happy, stimulating environment where children feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We aim to provide a purposeful learning environment that balances academic challenge with enriching experiences, while supporting the development of confident, well-rounded individuals. This year we have further strengthened our restorative approach to behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs by embedding trauma-informed practices, enabling us to better support children and families.
Our core values of Aspiration, Inclusion and Resilience underpin our vision that, within a safe, friendly and inclusive environment, we all aspire to be the best we can be. We celebrate individuality, face challenges together, show compassion and support one another in achieving success. Above all, we believe in learning for life.
Headcorn Primary School has a diverse and inclusive community representing a range of ethnicities and cultures. Currently, 17% of our pupils are identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a further 3% having an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Around 30% of pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium funding and 7% have English as an Additional Language (EAL). Many of our pupils with SEND are also identified as disadvantaged, and supporting these children remains a key priority for our school.
We benefit from a strong and supportive Governing Board with a wide range of expertise and experience. Governors provide appropriate challenge and accountability, while supporting the strategic leadership and long-term vision of the school.
At our most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school was judged Good in all areas. This reflects the significant work undertaken to ensure that our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and engaging, providing varied learning opportunities that develop knowledge, skills and teamwork.
Parents and carers are an integral part of our school community and play a vital role in supporting our work. Through initiatives such as our active Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), we foster strong partnerships between home and school. The PTFA organises major community events such as the annual Fireworks display and the village May Fair, alongside many smaller activities throughout the year. We are extremely grateful for the additional opportunities and resources these events provide for our pupils.