Skinners' Kent Primary School
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Overview
The Skinners’ Foundation was delighted to have been asked by the Department of Education to sponsor a new primary school at Knights Wood in Tunbridge Wells.
Skinners’ Kent Primary School celebrated its first day of school for staff and Reception pupils on Thursday 3rd September. Pupils and specialist staff from Oakley School were welcomed to the class on Monday 14th September, to provide integrated provision for pupils with special educational needs. Skinners’ Kent Primary School has academy status and will educate boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The school opened with 30 pupils in Reception in dedicated premises on The Skinners’ Kent Academy site in Blackhurst Lane and will move into purpose built facilities in the new housing development at Knights Wood in September 2016. There will be a phased programme of growth to a capacity of 210 students across seven classes with the potential to extend to two form entry, in line with the projected increase in the birth rate. In addition, a Satellite Unit will provide inclusive provision for up to 12 pupils with special educational needs. Speaking at the time of opening, Executive Principal, Mrs Sian Carr, said: “I was delighted to welcome the first pupils and their families to Skinners’ Kent Primary School. Our high quality, bespoke facilities have allowed us to quickly settle pupils and embed the daily routines which will prepare us for our exciting move to new buildings in Knights Wood in 2016.” Parent, Kitty Forrest, said “It’s a lot of work setting up a new school. We have all been really impressed with everything done thus far and were just saying what a warm and inviting feel the school already has”. Skinners’ Company Education Officer, Tony Wilson, said “This wonderful new primary school, which will offer education to boys and girls aged 4 to 11, will benefit many local children and their families and we look forward to seeing it flourish over the years to come.” Skinners’ Kent Primary School is sponsored by the Skinners’ School Foundation and led and managed predominantly by The Skinners’ Kent Academy, with the support of The Skinners’ School. Oakley School will lead an integrated team offering inclusive provision for pupils with special educational needs, with a focus on children with autism. Skinners’ Kent Primary School will provide the heritage and experience to ensure high standards of teaching and learning are combined with outstanding care and support. |
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Admissions
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The admission number for reception aged children is 30.
Class Structure The School opened in 2015 with an intake of 30 pupils into Year R, and 15 pupils into Year 1, and the school will continue to grow year on year, reception upwards, until it has 7 class bases (reception through to Year 6). Applying for a place For children starting school in September 2016, the deadline for applications has now passed. Please contact KCC if you wish to make an application for a child starting school at this time. Applications must be made through Kent County Council. Click here for the KCC Admissions Booklet information on Skinners' Kent Primary School. Click here for SKPS admissions policy Appeals
If you have not been offered a place at Skinners’ Kent Primary School, the law entitles you to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel. This panel is completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. The appeals are held at the school.
If you wish to appeal, please download an Appeal Form below. Please do not use a Kent County Council appeal form or send your form to KCC. You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal form will not be accepted unless you state the grounds for your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school. You are advised to read the leaflet about appeals before completing your appeal form. You can download the leaflet below. The timetable for appeals is as follows: 
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SKPS Governors
Mrs Annabelle Baird (Chairman)
Sian Carr (Executive Principal)
Dr Angharad Davies - Governor
Lord Jonathan Evans - Governor
Mr Robin Godman - Governor
Mrs Helen Lewis - Governor
Mr Richard Sax - Governor
Ms Caroline Callaway - Parent Governor
Sian Carr (Executive Principal)
Dr Angharad Davies - Governor
Lord Jonathan Evans - Governor
Mr Robin Godman - Governor
Mrs Helen Lewis - Governor
Mr Richard Sax - Governor
Ms Caroline Callaway - Parent Governor
Recruitment
All vacancies for Skinners' Kent Primary School can currently be found on the 'Skinners' Kent Academy Trust' vacancies page. Click here.
