About the School

Please read a letter from John, the Chair of Governors. 

Hornbeam Primary School is a delightful, inclusive school located on the outskirts of the seaside town of Deal. We are a one form entry school with a privately run nursery on site. 

Our school motto is "Learn about Life, to Live your life Better"

In July 2018 Ofsted judged the school to be good in every area. It has impressive facilities and grounds, a swimming pool, two playgrounds, a forest school area and a curriculum that fosters outdoor learning.

In April 2019 Hornbeam became a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a newly formed MAT of seven local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools are working together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town.

Whilst your post will be at Hornbeam, your contract will be with DEALT.

The staff and governors aim to provide the children with an education designed to help develop their life skills to the full. We provide a calm, caring, happy and positive atmosphere in which children fulfil their potential and grow in self confidence.

Comments from parents given to Ofsted included..

‘My son has blossomed into a caring, conscientious, confident and hard-working young man ready for the challenges of secondary school.’

‘My daughter enjoys coming into school every day and has grown and developed greatly in her personality, confidence and academic achievement. This is all thanks to the fabulous team at Hornbeam.’

The school were very supportive, ensuring his safety, talking to him when he needed someone and listening to my needs and concerns.’