A warm welcome from our
Headteacher
St Botolph’s Church of England Primary School aims to provide a stimulating and varied programme of education to enable children of all abilities and backgrounds to acquire confidence, knowledge and skills within an environment of the Christian faith and practice, respecting also those from other faiths. Staff, children, parents and governors work together for the care of the school within the community, committed to the spiritual, social, moral and intellectual welfare of the pupils.
Aletheia Academies Trust
In 2014, with Shorne C of E Primary and Saint George’s C of E School, St. Botolph’s C of E Primary School formed the Aletheia Academies Trust.
Aletheia is committed to sustaining high-quality schools and supporting schools in need of specific improvement in some of the more challenging wards in Kent. Our focus is to provide school improvement services that draw on the wealth of practice from across our trust, broaden the expertise available to schools through flexible working arrangements and increase our capacity to quickly respond to the needs of individual schools. Pedagogical excellence is at the heart of all we do with a sustained focus on collaborative and mastery learning.
Latest News
Worldviews Day
As a school, we were proud to take part in Worldviews Day, a special opportunity for pupils to explore big questions about life, meaning and belief. Each class approached their learning through a Worldviews lens,...
Hive Hope for New Years
Every year one of our families helps a charity to show support for the work they do in the local community. This year the children chose to help at Hive Hope on New Year's Eve.The...
All Things Maths
We welcomed parents of children from years 2 and 3 on Monday for an informative Mathematics workshop led by Miss Burns. The session explored how we teach maths here at St Botolph's, what is covered...
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As a school, we were proud to take part in Worldviews Day, a special opportunity for pupils to explore big questions about life, meaning and belief. Each class approached their learning through a Worldviews lens, where children encountered a range of religious and non-religious perspectives.
Pupils were encouraged to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and critically evaluate different viewpoints, while also reflecting on their own ideas and experiences. Through open discussion and respectful dialogue, children developed a deeper understanding of both themselves and their friends.
Worldviews Day promoted curiosity, empathy and respect, helping pupils to appreciate diversity and understand that people can see the world in many different ways. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion, understanding and mutual respect within our school community.
As a school, we were proud to take part in Worldviews Day, a special opportunity for pupils to explore big questions about life, meaning and belief. Each class approached their learning through a Worldviews lens, where children encountered a range of religious and non-religious perspectives.
Pupils were encouraged to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and critically evaluate different viewpoints, while also reflecting on their own ideas and experiences. Through open discussion and respectful dialogue, children developed a deeper understanding of both themselves and their friends.
Worldviews Day promoted curiosity, empathy and respect, helping pupils to appreciate diversity and understand that people can see the world in many different ways. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion, understanding and mutual respect within our school community.
🎶 Young Voices 2026 🎶
We’ve arrived and are ready for our rehearsal! Everyone is very excited and ready to make some amazing memories.
🎶 Young Voices 2026 🎶
We’ve arrived and are ready for our rehearsal! Everyone is very excited and ready to make some amazing memories.
Trust Games: Basketball - Round 3
A strong performance from our pupils, finishing 2nd out of 10 schools in the third round of the Trust Games!
Excellent teamwork and determination shown throughout, earning valuable points towards the final.
Well done to everyone involved - a result to be proud of! 👏
Trust Games: Basketball - Round 3
A strong performance from our pupils, finishing 2nd out of 10 schools in the third round of the Trust Games!
Excellent teamwork and determination shown throughout, earning valuable points towards the final.
Well done to everyone involved - a result to be proud of! 👏
Winter Fun!
Gravesham`s action-packed season continues with something for everyone, whether it’s expert coaching sessions, discovering new ways to stay active, or enjoying quality time as a family. Gravesham Borough Council is on a mission: to boost health and wellbeing, inspire active lifestyles, and bring our community together in an inclusive way.
Move More. Live Better. Together!
https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/winter-fun-2026
Winter Fun!
Gravesham`s action-packed season continues with something for everyone, whether it’s expert coaching sessions, discovering new ways to stay active, or enjoying quality time as a family. Gravesham Borough Council is on a mission: to boost health and wellbeing, inspire active lifestyles, and bring our community together in an inclusive way.
Move More. Live Better. Together!
https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/winter-fun-2026
We welcomed parents of children from years 2 and 3 on Monday for an informative Mathematics workshop led by Miss Burns. The session explored how we teach maths here at St Botolph`s, what is covered in the curriculum and how we can support maths learning at home. We used some manipulatives to show how children use them in classrooms to support their understanding before welcoming the children to join us to work on an activity altogether.
Please don`t hesitate to contact your child`s class teacher or Miss Burns should you have any questions regarding your child`s maths learning.
We welcomed parents of children from years 2 and 3 on Monday for an informative Mathematics workshop led by Miss Burns. The session explored how we teach maths here at St Botolph`s, what is covered in the curriculum and how we can support maths learning at home. We used some manipulatives to show how children use them in classrooms to support their understanding before welcoming the children to join us to work on an activity altogether.
Please don`t hesitate to contact your child`s class teacher or Miss Burns should you have any questions regarding your child`s maths learning.
Every year one of our families helps a charity to show support for the work they do in the local community. This year the children chose to help at Hive Hope on New Year`s Eve.
The children went with their parents to the cash and carry for the donation and helped carry it into the food bank and store it. The children knew lots about the work of the charity through school and our connection with the charity through Church. St Botolphs Church Northfleet
We are very proud of both the children for wanting to help one of our school charities and showing inspirational community spirit. Well done and thank you!
Every year one of our families helps a charity to show support for the work they do in the local community. This year the children chose to help at Hive Hope on New Year`s Eve.
The children went with their parents to the cash and carry for the donation and helped carry it into the food bank and store it. The children knew lots about the work of the charity through school and our connection with the charity through Church. St Botolphs Church Northfleet
We are very proud of both the children for wanting to help one of our school charities and showing inspirational community spirit. Well done and thank you!
We’re excited to be part of Aletheia Academies Trust`s Recruitment Fair this Thursday 🎉
Come along to meet our team, learn more about working at St. Botolph`s Church of England Primary School, grow your skills with FREE career workshops, and explore current and future opportunities across the Trust.
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
⏰ 17:30 - 19:00
📍 Alkerden Academy, Portbridge Gardens, DA10 1GG
Whether you’re an experienced professional, an ECT, or considering a career in education - we’d love to meet you!
Book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aletheia-academies-trust-recruitment-fair-tickets-1972481128152
We’re excited to be part of Aletheia Academies Trust`s Recruitment Fair this Thursday 🎉
Come along to meet our team, learn more about working at St. Botolph`s Church of England Primary School, grow your skills with FREE career workshops, and explore current and future opportunities across the Trust.
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
⏰ 17:30 - 19:00
📍 Alkerden Academy, Portbridge Gardens, DA10 1GG
Whether you’re an experienced professional, an ECT, or considering a career in education - we’d love to meet you!
Book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aletheia-academies-trust-recruitment-fair-tickets-1972481128152
On Friday we attended St Botolphs Church Northfleet for our annual Carol Service led by our KS2 pupils. Children told the Christmas story for us all to enjoy and remember the true meaning of Christmas. Our choir, along with all pupils, sang beautifully and the Church was full of Christmas joy and warmth at this special time of year.
During the service we also said a sad farewell to Mrs Basra after 15 years service to our school and wish her all the very best on her next adventure, she’ll be greatly missed.
Year 5 took great delight in presenting Father Gordon with a cheque for over £700 following a very successful charity week raising vital funds for the Church.
Our service ended with a traditional St Botolph’s rendition of ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’. 🎶😀
Thank you to family members who were able to join us.
On Friday we attended St Botolphs Church Northfleet for our annual Carol Service led by our KS2 pupils. Children told the Christmas story for us all to enjoy and remember the true meaning of Christmas. Our choir, along with all pupils, sang beautifully and the Church was full of Christmas joy and warmth at this special time of year.
During the service we also said a sad farewell to Mrs Basra after 15 years service to our school and wish her all the very best on her next adventure, she’ll be greatly missed.
Year 5 took great delight in presenting Father Gordon with a cheque for over £700 following a very successful charity week raising vital funds for the Church.
Our service ended with a traditional St Botolph’s rendition of ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’. 🎶😀
Thank you to family members who were able to join us.
🎉 Term 2 Governor Awards 🎉
Congratulations to all of our wonderful students who received a Governor Award certificate this term! These awards recognise those who consistently demonstrated our core school values of Resilience, Respect and Responsibility throughout Term 2.
We are incredibly proud of the way our students rise to challenges, treat others with kindness and respect, and take responsibility for their learning and actions each day. Your positive attitudes and efforts do not go unnoticed and help make our school community such a supportive and inspiring place to be.
Well done to all award recipients, keep up the fantastic work!
🎉 Term 2 Governor Awards 🎉
Congratulations to all of our wonderful students who received a Governor Award certificate this term! These awards recognise those who consistently demonstrated our core school values of Resilience, Respect and Responsibility throughout Term 2.
We are incredibly proud of the way our students rise to challenges, treat others with kindness and respect, and take responsibility for their learning and actions each day. Your positive attitudes and efforts do not go unnoticed and help make our school community such a supportive and inspiring place to be.
Well done to all award recipients, keep up the fantastic work!
Mr Wickens and Mr Salmon have put together our nativity scene in the KS1 Reading Nook for the children to enjoy but we don`t get the chance to see it all lit up.
The teachers held their staff meeting in Forest Bots last week and enjoyed seeing our stable under the warm glow of the lights.
Mr Wickens and Mr Salmon have put together our nativity scene in the KS1 Reading Nook for the children to enjoy but we don`t get the chance to see it all lit up.
The teachers held their staff meeting in Forest Bots last week and enjoyed seeing our stable under the warm glow of the lights.
Our EYFS children had a magical morning as they walked to the postbox to send their letters to Father Christmas! They sang Christmas songs all the way, filling the streets with festive cheer. What a joyful journey, Santa is sure to be very impressed!
Our EYFS children had a magical morning as they walked to the postbox to send their letters to Father Christmas! They sang Christmas songs all the way, filling the streets with festive cheer. What a joyful journey, Santa is sure to be very impressed!
Please see the Gravesham Holiday Activity and Food Christmas Programme.