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Council: Kent

Nexus Foundation Special School

Tonbridge, Kent - TN11 8AA

“Since opening in September 2017, Nexus School has grown into a vibrant, aspirational community. We are immensely proud of what our pupils, families and staff have achieved together, and we are delighted to share both our journey and our vision with you.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Nonington Church of England Primary School

Dover, Kent - CT15 4LB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Just as Jesus taught the disciples, each child is at the centre of everything that we do within our school community. We value the contribution that every member of our school community makes, within, through and beyond our core purpose of learning.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Not judged

Quality of education: Requires improvement

Nore Academy

Sheerness, Kent - ME12 3AP

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

Not applicableNew schoolNo rating on record

North Borough Junior School

Maidstone, Kent - ME14 2BP

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“At North Borough Junior School, we believe that kindness is key. We teach our children that in being kind to others and kind to themselves our other school values very quickly become a part of who they are, helping them to be the very best they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Northbourne Church of England Primary School

Deal, Kent - CT14 0LP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Northbourne CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all Governors, staff, volunteers, parents and carers to share this commitment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Northdown Primary School

Margate, Kent - CT9 3RE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Northfleet Nursery School

Gravesend, Kent - DA11 9JS

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“"To create a learning community where children feel valued, happy, healthy and safe, where they are encouraged to take responsibility and enjoy their learning, leading to high achievement within a diverse community."”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Northfleet School for Girls

Gravesend, Kent - DA11 8AQ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedNo rating on record

Northfleet Technology College

Gravesend, Kent - DA11 8BG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Northfleet Technology College truly is unique; we have a collaborative and collegiate approach to teaching and learning, with a real sense of camaraderie between students and staff.”

SecondaryBoysEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

OA Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent - TN4 9TX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“All pupils are referred to OA - Tunbridge Wells by the Local Authority. All local schools are represented on a panel and decisions are made by the panel on appropriate educational provision for each individual pupil. If you have questions, you can contact the Local Authority directly.”

Not applicableNew schoolOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Oakfield Primary Academy

Dartford, Kent - DA1 2SW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Oakfield Primary Academy is a large, three-form entry school with over 700 pupils. We have a Nursery, where children can start from 3 years old.”

PrimarySince 2016Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Oakley School

Tunbridge Wells, Kent - TN2 4NE

Not applicableEstablishedNo rating on record

Oakwood Park Grammar School

Maidstone, Kent - ME16 8AH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“OPGS is committed to safeguarding the whole school community and aim to ensure that students, parents and staff know what to do if they have a concern about themselves or others.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: Good

Offham Primary School

West Malling, Kent - ME19 5NX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Offham Primary School, our values are embedded in everything we do. They shape our learning, guide our behaviour and help us build a strong, caring and aspirational school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Orchards Academy

Swanley, Kent - BR8 7TE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Orion Spires

Canterbury, Kent - CT2 0HD

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Orion Spires we demand the highest standards of behaviour of every member of our community and have the highest aspirations for our students’ achievement.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ospringe Church of England Primary School

Faversham, Kent - ME13 8TX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Ospringe is a Church of England Primary School with a strong and caring ethos. Our whole school ethos is encompassed by the three words, Nurture - Grow - Succeed. Our ethos is underpinned by our core Christian values of Compassion, Forgiveness, Equality, Honesty, Perseverance and Courage.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Otford Primary School

Sevenoaks, Kent - TN14 5PG

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We aim to ensure that every child is immersed in rich learning opportunities across all curriculum areas in order for them to become enthusiastic life long learners. Pupils and staff are highly motivated and firmly believe in learning together, in partnership with families.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Longfield, Kent - DA3 8BL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a Catholic School, our school virtues are derived from the Gospel and the teachings of Christ. These virtues permeate all aspects of life at our school for every member of the school community. The following virtues guide us in our thoughts and actions at Our Lady of Hartley:”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Dartford, Kent - DA1 2HX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Recognising that parents are the prime educators of our children, we are committed to nurturing Christian attitudes and values, through the teachings of the Gospel and the Catholic Church. Prayer and reflection are important and integral parts of daily life in school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good