A warm welcome from our
Headteacher
St Botolph’s Church of England Primary School aims to provide a stimulating and varied programme of education to enable children of all abilities and backgrounds to acquire confidence, knowledge and skills within an environment of the Christian faith and practice, respecting also those from other faiths. Staff, children, parents and governors work together for the care of the school within the community, committed to the spiritual, social, moral and intellectual welfare of the pupils.
Aletheia Academies Trust
In 2014, with Shorne C of E Primary and Saint George’s C of E School, St. Botolph’s C of E Primary School formed the Aletheia Academies Trust.
Aletheia is committed to sustaining high-quality schools and supporting schools in need of specific improvement in some of the more challenging wards in Kent. Our focus is to provide school improvement services that draw on the wealth of practice from across our trust, broaden the expertise available to schools through flexible working arrangements and increase our capacity to quickly respond to the needs of individual schools. Pedagogical excellence is at the heart of all we do with a sustained focus on collaborative and mastery learning.
Latest News
Little City comes to Reception
xTo celebrate all their wonderful learning about our local community, Reception enjoyed a very special visit from Little City! The children had a fantastic time exploring a range of exciting roles within our community. From vets...
Celebrating Harvest Together
This week, our school came together at St Botolph’s Church to celebrate Harvest. It was a special morning, with children from Reception to Year 6 taking part. For our Reception children, it was their first time...
Bake-Off Final 2026
Last week, our Bake-Off finalists switched on their ovens for one final challenge and battled it out for first place! Each team had 1 hour and 45 minutes to create a spectacular chocolate showstopper. The judges...
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Little City Comes to Reception!
To celebrate all their wonderful learning about our local community, Reception enjoyed a very special visit from Little City!
The children had a fantastic time exploring a range of exciting roles within our community. From vets and doctors to shopkeepers, café staff and emergency service workers, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
The children loved dressing up, using the realistic props and letting their imaginations run wild as they stepped into the shoes of everyday heroes. It was a wonderful opportunity to develop their communication, teamwork and imaginative play skills while discovering more about the world around them.
Little City Comes to Reception!
To celebrate all their wonderful learning about our local community, Reception enjoyed a very special visit from Little City!
The children had a fantastic time exploring a range of exciting roles within our community. From vets and doctors to shopkeepers, café staff and emergency service workers, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
The children loved dressing up, using the realistic props and letting their imaginations run wild as they stepped into the shoes of everyday heroes. It was a wonderful opportunity to develop their communication, teamwork and imaginative play skills while discovering more about the world around them.
🌳 Help Us Improve Playtime at St Botolph`s! 🌳
We want playtime to be fun, active and full of imagination for every child at St Botolph`s!
We`re asking for kind donations to help us improve our outdoor play area. Here`s what we need:
- Metal saucepans and pots
- Baking trays
- Wooden/metal kitchen utensils
- Sieves
- Measuring jugs
- Dressing up clothes
- Colanders
- Scooters
- Children’s bikes
- Baby buggies
Please bring any donations to the school office by Friday 16th October.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
🌳 Help Us Improve Playtime at St Botolph`s! 🌳
We want playtime to be fun, active and full of imagination for every child at St Botolph`s!
We`re asking for kind donations to help us improve our outdoor play area. Here`s what we need:
- Metal saucepans and pots
- Baking trays
- Wooden/metal kitchen utensils
- Sieves
- Measuring jugs
- Dressing up clothes
- Colanders
- Scooters
- Children’s bikes
- Baby buggies
Please bring any donations to the school office by Friday 16th October.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
On the 6th September, Miss Painter, Mr Govey and Miss Todd are running the `Big Half` half marathon to raise money for the charity @blaze.dipg . Blaze is a charity very close to the school and is one that we have done some fabulous fundraising for before!
If you are able to donate, our teachers would be very grateful. No matter how big or small, it all makes a huge difference to supporting children and families affected by DIPG.
To donate, please click the link on this post!! Miss Painter, Mr Govey and Miss Todd look forward to telling you all about how the race goes!!! See you at the finish line!!
Link: https://www.justgiving.com/team/stbots?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL
On the 6th September, Miss Painter, Mr Govey and Miss Todd are running the `Big Half` half marathon to raise money for the charity @blaze.dipg . Blaze is a charity very close to the school and is one that we have done some fabulous fundraising for before!
If you are able to donate, our teachers would be very grateful. No matter how big or small, it all makes a huge difference to supporting children and families affected by DIPG.
To donate, please click the link on this post!! Miss Painter, Mr Govey and Miss Todd look forward to telling you all about how the race goes!!! See you at the finish line!!
Link: https://www.justgiving.com/team/stbots?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL
🐻 Meet our bear, Albert!
Come and find Albert at Bluewater from the 18th of July.
📍 The Learning Shop - Upper Level.
Make sure to snap a photo and tag us!
We can`t wait to see your pictures 📸 ❤️
Happy bear hunting!
🐻 Meet our bear, Albert!
Come and find Albert at Bluewater from the 18th of July.
📍 The Learning Shop - Upper Level.
Make sure to snap a photo and tag us!
We can`t wait to see your pictures 📸 ❤️
Happy bear hunting!
Take a look at some of our favourite moments from this year`s Bake Off Final.
A fantastic effort from all our bakers! 👏✨
Take a look at some of our favourite moments from this year`s Bake Off Final.
A fantastic effort from all our bakers! 👏✨
On Thursday afternoon, four teams came together for the grand final of our St Botolph`s Bake Off Competition.
After weeks of baking, the competition ended with a **Chocolate** themed challenge 🍫.
The finalists presented four chocolate cakes, and the judges had the difficult task of choosing a winner. The standard was high, and each team brought their own ideas and style to the challenge.
Congratulations to our winning team. Their chocolate sponge cake, filled with raspberry jam, fresh raspberries, and cream, impressed the judges. It was a fantastic bake and a worthy winner of this year`s St Botolph`s Bake Off Competition.
Well done to all of our finalists for taking part 👏
Until next year... 🎂✨
On Thursday afternoon, four teams came together for the grand final of our St Botolph`s Bake Off Competition.
After weeks of baking, the competition ended with a **Chocolate** themed challenge 🍫.
The finalists presented four chocolate cakes, and the judges had the difficult task of choosing a winner. The standard was high, and each team brought their own ideas and style to the challenge.
Congratulations to our winning team. Their chocolate sponge cake, filled with raspberry jam, fresh raspberries, and cream, impressed the judges. It was a fantastic bake and a worthy winner of this year`s St Botolph`s Bake Off Competition.
Well done to all of our finalists for taking part 👏
Until next year... 🎂✨
💙 Carers Week 2026 – Building Carer Friendly Communities 💙
To mark Carers Week (w/c 8th June), pupils took part in a range of activities linked to this year’s theme, "Building Carer Friendly Communities."
Children enjoyed team-building challenges and problem-solving games, including an exciting outdoor adventure session led by our Forest School Leader. Pupils worked together to complete challenges and develop their teamwork skills.
The wider school community also supported the week by colouring Carers Week posters, which were proudly displayed in classrooms to raise awareness and celebrate carers.
Thank you to Imago Community for supporting young carers and helping to raise awareness during Carers Week.
#CarersWeek #BuildingCarerFriendlyCommunities #YoungCarers #Imago #Teamwork #SchoolCommunity 💙
💙 Carers Week 2026 – Building Carer Friendly Communities 💙
To mark Carers Week (w/c 8th June), pupils took part in a range of activities linked to this year’s theme, "Building Carer Friendly Communities."
Children enjoyed team-building challenges and problem-solving games, including an exciting outdoor adventure session led by our Forest School Leader. Pupils worked together to complete challenges and develop their teamwork skills.
The wider school community also supported the week by colouring Carers Week posters, which were proudly displayed in classrooms to raise awareness and celebrate carers.
Thank you to Imago Community for supporting young carers and helping to raise awareness during Carers Week.
#CarersWeek #BuildingCarerFriendlyCommunities #YoungCarers #Imago #Teamwork #SchoolCommunity 💙
🕺🎶 SUMMER DISCO 🎶💃
Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate summer at our PTA Summer Disco!
🍦PTA Ice Lolly Sale🍦
Thursday 18th of June after school.
Every lolly purchased helps support exciting projects and activities for our pupils.
We look forward to seeing lots of smiling faces! ☀️😎
🍦PTA Ice Lolly Sale🍦
Thursday 18th of June after school.
Every lolly purchased helps support exciting projects and activities for our pupils.
We look forward to seeing lots of smiling faces! ☀️😎
👏 A big well done to our pupils who represented St Botolph’s at the latest Trust Games football event last Thursday.
Across 14 matches, pupils showed determination, teamwork and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. We are proud of how they represented the school and supported one another.
With Athletics on Tuesday 14th July worth double points, there is still every opportunity to finish strongly!
👏 A big well done to our pupils who represented St Botolph’s at the latest Trust Games football event last Thursday.
Across 14 matches, pupils showed determination, teamwork and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. We are proud of how they represented the school and supported one another.
With Athletics on Tuesday 14th July worth double points, there is still every opportunity to finish strongly!
Just a little sneak peek of our @ellenorcharity @dartfordbearhunt bear! 🐻✨
Now fully finished, varnished, and all wrapped up, our bear is on its way to join this summer’s Bear Trail.
We can’t wait for everyone to discover where it will appear! 👀
Just a little sneak peek of our @ellenorcharity @dartfordbearhunt bear! 🐻✨
Now fully finished, varnished, and all wrapped up, our bear is on its way to join this summer’s Bear Trail.
We can’t wait for everyone to discover where it will appear! 👀
On Thursday afternoon, three groups of exceptional bakers came together for the chance to secure a place in the semi-final of our St Botolph`s Bake Off Competition.
After an incredible and creative battle themed around "Picnic", we officially have our finalists!
Choosing a winner was incredibly difficult, and we had the pleasure of tasting some truly amazing dishes.
In the end, the creativity, presentation, and delicious flavours from the "Sassy but Still Got It" team - Mrs Pollard and Mrs Webzell - won us over.
Congratulations to our winner, and a huge well done to all the participants 👏
Now, the countdown to the final begins! 🧁
On Thursday afternoon, three groups of exceptional bakers came together for the chance to secure a place in the semi-final of our St Botolph`s Bake Off Competition.
After an incredible and creative battle themed around "Picnic", we officially have our finalists!
Choosing a winner was incredibly difficult, and we had the pleasure of tasting some truly amazing dishes.
In the end, the creativity, presentation, and delicious flavours from the "Sassy but Still Got It" team - Mrs Pollard and Mrs Webzell - won us over.
Congratulations to our winner, and a huge well done to all the participants 👏
Now, the countdown to the final begins! 🧁
