Harris Primary Academy Kent House

At Harris Primary Academy Kent House, we believe that happiness is the key to success. Our children work within a happy and caring environment where their individual needs are met and talents nurtured. Our aim is that all of our children enjoy success at primary school, so we set high expectations and provide support to ensure they receive the best education.

We are pleased that the hard work and dedication of our staff team was recognized by OFSTED when they visited us in May 2016. We were graded 'Outstanding' in all areas. What the inspection team, and all visitors to our school, noticed was that the children at HPAKH are its best ambassadors. It is their school, and the adults who work here do so to enable them to be the best they can be.

Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we want to make sure that they finish Year 6 with the academic skills, social skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Every lesson at our school is creative and there is plenty of time for children to think, to play, to discover and wonder.

Each child is taught in the way that suits them best and we step in quickly if a change is needed. For some children, this might involve one-to-one support if they are finding something difficult and for others it could mean stretching them more to keep them interested. In addition we encourage our children to lead active, healthy lifestyles, including participation in sport.

Our Academy is relaxed and comfortable but pupils know that good behaviour is expected of them. They are frequently praised and rewarded for trying their best and for being kind, hard-working and well-behaved. We want the Academy to feel friendly and welcoming and we always make sure that every pupil has at least one friend. Our children are taught to respect each other and their teachers.