A Warm Welcome
Headteacher's Welcome
Mrs Gemma Jury-Sofi - Interim Headteacher
As the current Deputy Headteacher, I am proud to step into the role of Interim Headteacher at West Borough Primary School.
This is a time for both reflection and opportunity and I look forward to working with children, parents and the wider community in order to maintain our positive ethos, celebrate our achievements, and keep the children at the centre of everything we do.
At the heart of our school is a strong belief that every child matters and where nurturing relationships, respect, and inclusion always have the highest priority. We aim to foster a lifelong love of learning and believe that our children deserve the very best as they start their learning journey with us.
Our dedicated team of staff strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where all our children feel valued, supported, and empowered to be themselves. We work hard to ensure that every child thrives both academically and emotionally, and that diversity is celebrated as a strength.
I am fully committed to ensuring stability and continuity for all during this time of change.
Mrs Gemma Jury-Sofi
Interim Headteacher
West Borough Primary School is a 2 form entry school with a Nursery on the outskirts of Maidstone. We are very proud of our GOOD school and wonderful children.
"Pupils enjoy their school life, especially the opportunities they have to learn through a variety of engaging activities across the core and wider curriculum." Ofsted
Our school is well resourced and is set in extensive grounds.
In our recent Parent Voice Survey, 99% said they would recommend our school to another parent!
"The children are at the centre of everything." Parent
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Gemma Jury-Sofi (Interim Headteacher). Our Deputy DSLs are Mr Joshua Sloane (Assistant Headteacher), Mrs Kelly (Assistant Headteacher) and Mrs Sara Burtwell (Family Liaison Officer). You can contact a DSL at any time by emailing dsl@west-borough.kent.sch.uk.
Our School Prospectus gives an overview of our school. For more information, to book a tour of the school or to meet with the Headteacher, please contact Mrs Chater, PA to the Headteacher on 01622 726391.
The School Day
Years R, 1 & 2 - 8:50am to 3:10pm (Gates open at 8.35am)
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 - 8.50am to 3:15pm (Gates open at 8.35am)
Nursery - 8.35am to 3.20pm (Morning session 8.35-11.35am, afternoon session 12.20-3.20pm)
The school is open from 7.30am - 6.00pm daily as we have an Acorns Club
Click here for our School Prospectus