St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Sevenoaks (Kent).
Location
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Welcome to St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Primary School! We're delighted youve dropped in to see us! At St Katharines we focus on creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for our children to grow. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing quality education while fostering a strong sense of community and creativity.
Join us in exploring all that we offer at St Katharines, our story is rich and vibrant. Established in our present building in 1901, we have developed a strong foundation focused on nurturing young minds. From the warm welcome our staff provides to the engaging activities we offer, our history is one of growth and transformation.
Every year at St Katharines is filled with memorable events and achievements. From school plays to community engagements, each moment highlights our commitment to excellence. We cherish the smiles on our childrens faces as they celebrate their hard work alongside their friends. At St Katharines, were proud of our success.
Our children consistently achieve excellent progress and results from varied starting points. We believe in providing a supportive environment that empowers every child to excel. KS2 SATs Reading at expected and greater depth level
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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- Cricket
- Football
- Gardening
- Lego
- Forest School
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Jane Considine (The Write Stuff)
- Little Wandle
- White Rose Maths
Key facts
- URN
- 118713
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Pickering | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2000 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Eno | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Kezia Luckham-Down | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Xanthe Veneziani | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mrs Doreen Jones | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Rev Tim Edwards | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2017 |
| Miss Sarah Jane Tormey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2002 |
| Mrs Tina Bennett Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Hannah Smyth Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Graham Nation Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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