A Warm Welcome
Welcome from the Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Jury-Sofi - Headteacher
It is a great pleasure to welcome you, on behalf of our children, staff, governors, and parents/carers to the West Borough Primary School website.
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, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where every child is empowered to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Where curiosity, resilience, and high aspirations are cultivated, preparing learners to confidently shape their future.
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of West Borough Primary School, working alongside such a motivated, dedicated and talented group of staff and governors who ensure that every child achieves their full potential.
Mrs Gemma Jury-Sofi
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 DSLs@west-borough.kent.sch.uk.
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