June 2020

We are now open to children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. We also offer support for the children of our parents who are key workers.

Parents must notify the school before sending in their child.

There will be a final opportunity to return to school if you are in these eligible year groups.   Unfortunately due to staff challenges and space constraints we are unable to widen our offer to other year groups.

We will be contacting each family to ensure we offer support; we will do our best to keep in touch and update parents with developments  – as and when they happen.

Until there is a change in government guidance we are following current social distancing guidelines.

Parents must not enter the school building ; ring ahead and make an appointment please.

Please adhere to social distancing on our playground and do not gather at the gate.

Many thanks.

Sue Elliott, Headteacher

Welcome to Penshurst CE Primary School, a small Church of England village school, which has served our community since 1864.

At Penshurst CE Primary we put people first. The well being of the school community is of paramount importance. Through our Christian ethos we care and develop every person – spiritually and academically.

As a small Church school, we are able to offer our pupils a very unique educational experience; one that enables them to be the best person they can; learning and growing with God.

Our pupils are encouraged to develop a ‘can do’ attitude and to understand their potential is limitless. Children leave us confident and ready to face the new challenges that await them. They also have a great sense of the world around them and the part they will play in that World.  Through our school Christian values of compassion, determination, courage and friendship we provide our pupils with a broad understanding of how they can be ‘Good Samaritans’ .

Pupils at Penshurst CE Primary School have access to a broad and carefully chosen curriculum. A curriculum that encourages our pupils to have a thrist for knowledge and to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and understanding. We offer extensive curriculum enrichment, from sporting opportunities and clubs, to outdoor learning. We provide chances to work collaboratively and competitively, and our smaller size means that there are greater opportunities for pupils to represent the school.

You’ll find a range of information on our website, but if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mrs Sue Elliott, Headteacher