Description
Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd is Independent Primary school in Kent for kids aged 2 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
Spring Grove in Wye, Kent, is an independent Nursery and Prep school for boys and girls aged 2 – 11, widely known for its family ethos and feel. It is located between Ashford and Canterbury, close to the high-speed train into London. Spring Grove offers a first-class education, preparing children for both grammar and senior independent school entry and scholarships. The extensive grounds are one of the most beautiful playgrounds in Kent and the Forest School has won a series of awards since opening in 2016. The teaching is research-led and innovative, with a growth mindset that encourages curiosity, resilience and a love of learning. Spring Grove is also on an Artsmark journey to develop and celebrate the school’s commitment to all aspects of the creative and performance arts.
Facilities
Early Years
Early Years Foundation StageThe Early Years Foundation Stage consists of Spring Grove Nursery – made up of the Teddies (2+) and Giraffes (3+) classes – and our Reception (4+) class. The EY Department is situated in its own building to the side of the main school. Each year group has its own set of classrooms and dedicated outdoor space. Children in the Teddies and Giraffes classes share a large walled garden with a sandpit, digging area, mud kitchen, vegetable garden and music area. Reception children join KS1 children at morning and lunch breaks for playtime on the ‘big field’ in the main School. All of the outdoor spaces have recently been upgraded with small areas of artificial grass and large canopies to allow all-year-round free-flow in and out of the classroom.As they progress through the Teddies and Giraffes classes, the Nursery children are encouraged to take risks within a safe and secure environment, setting them up for the next step in their education as they move from Nursery into the Reception class and on to Key Stage
Key Stage 1 (6 +)
Key Stage 1 is a transition stage between Early Years (Nursery and Reception) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) when the children are beginning to develop greater independence in their learning.A lot of emphasis is placed in Key Stage 1 on developing key skills in English and Maths and building confidence in these core subjects. Alongside this a broad and balanced curriculum covers History, Geography, Science, ICT, RE and PSHE with specialist teaching in Art, Music, French and Sport.
Key Stage 2 (8 +)
The small class sizes and inclusive House system allow our Key Stage 2 children (Prep 3 to Prep 6) to develop their academic skills and grow in confidence within a nurturing family environment. Form teachers, working together with specialist Science, Languages, Art, Music, ICT and Sports staff, help children to reach their potential in many disciplines and enjoy a broad and varied curriculum. Each child has their own Chromebook for use in the classroom (and for Home Learning when needed). Outside they make the most of our beautiful rural setting, with sporting activities three afternoons a week, and a wealth of extra-curricular clubs and regular visits to Forest School. They also assess all children regularly to monitor their progress.
Features
Things to note
Extra-curricular
Through involvement in House entertainments, plays, assemblies, quizzes, singing, orchestra and other musical ensembles, the children perform with impressive confidence, and they are particularly proud of how many of the Key Stage 2 children learn an instrument. Representing the school in a sports team is a new opportunity from Prep 3, with friendly matches introduced from Under 8 level upwards.
Sport
They place great emphasis on school sport and physical activity at Spring Grove. Apart from developing health and fitness, children develop self-esteem, self-confidence, communication, discipline and respect, both as individuals and as part of a team and at a level appropriate to each individual.In PE, the children develop a wide range of skills as well as experiencing new activities, including health-related fitness.
Music
Music is part of everyday life at Spring Grove School. The Bill Jones Music Room incorporates a large teaching and orchestral space as well as two smaller teaching/practice rooms. Music at Spring Grove is taught by Mr Dray, a multi-instrumentalist with wide expertise and experience in both performance and music education.
Art
Art and Design at Spring Grove School stimulates creativity and imagination within our children. The Art department is located in a quirky attic room where children are able to express themselves freely. Key Stage 2 children are taught by a specialist teacher whilst Key Stage 1 children are taught by their class teachers.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
4.68 miles
