Welcome

to Smarden Primary School          

  Stephen Dadson, a Bethersden bricklayer, founded our village school in 1716. The original school building can still be seen in our village, opposite the Post office. The current building dates back to 1858 and was extended in 1995. We have a great deal to look back on with pride but we always enthusiastically challenge ourselves to continually enhance our provision for our children as they begin their lifelong learning journey.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong learning skills, showing the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We aim to ensure each day presents exciting challenges so creating a joy and thirst for knowledge in each individual child. We celebrate diversity and respect all children regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity or religion. We encourage children to recognise and build on their strengths, extending and developing their potential. At Smarden Primary, we pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success.

We actively encourage a partnership between its parents and our local community. And as we have a school kitchen on site we can provide school lunches and meals for the elderly through our Good Neighbour Scheme if required.

We have recently become federated with Pluckley Church of England Primary School and see this as another exciting opportunity to continue to develop our school and provide our children with even more learning and sporting opportunities. 

Parents and visitors are invited to look around our school and where possible meet the staff and children. Our friendly office staff will only be too pleased to arrange an appointment. Please come and see our school in action.

Sheila Todd

Headteacher