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
Year 3 Go Back in Time
Last Thursday, Year 3 became travellers and took part in activities that Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people would have experienced. The year group became archaeologists and identified artefacts from each of the time...
Yule Be Amazed: Round One Bake Off Chaos!
The first round of the St Bots’ Bake Off took place on Monday 24th November, and what a brilliant start it was! With a Christmas theme setting the tone, four fantastic teams from Years 5...
St Botolph’s Visit from Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Service
A massive thank you to Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance for coming in with their mascot Skye to present us with our certificate following our Year 3 Charity event last term. We raised over...
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Please see the Gravesham Holiday Activity and Food Christmas Programme.
We are very excited for our upcoming fayre this Friday and hope to see you all there to join in the festivities!
We are very excited for our upcoming fayre this Friday and hope to see you all there to join in the festivities!
On Thursday 4th December, 30 of our Year 6 pupils visited @ellenorcharity , filling the room with Christmas cheer as they sang a wonderful mixture of carols and festive songs for everyone there.
On Thursday 4th December, 30 of our Year 6 pupils visited @ellenorcharity , filling the room with Christmas cheer as they sang a wonderful mixture of carols and festive songs for everyone there.
Today we welcomed many parents and family members from Reception and Year 1 for an informative early maths workshop led by Miss Burns, our expert maths lead, and Miss Lappin, one of our amazing reception teachers.
The workshop demonstrated how maths builds on from Reception to year 1, the foundations to early maths and a selection of hands on activities. Parents were able to take away a ‘toolkit’ which will help at home secure some of those early foundations in number, shape and patters along with fun ideas to build maths into everyday life.
Today we welcomed many parents and family members from Reception and Year 1 for an informative early maths workshop led by Miss Burns, our expert maths lead, and Miss Lappin, one of our amazing reception teachers.
The workshop demonstrated how maths builds on from Reception to year 1, the foundations to early maths and a selection of hands on activities. Parents were able to take away a ‘toolkit’ which will help at home secure some of those early foundations in number, shape and patters along with fun ideas to build maths into everyday life.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed! Together, we raised £480.41 for the @royalbritishlegion We’re incredibly proud to support such an important cause.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed! Together, we raised £480.41 for the @royalbritishlegion We’re incredibly proud to support such an important cause.
Last Thursday, Year 3 became travellers and took part in activities that Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people would have experienced.
The year group became archaeologists and identified artefacts from each of the time periods, turned the book nook into a cave and completed cave paintings whilst learning about what these have taught historians about life in the Stone Age. The pupils also made clay pots, decorating them with shells as they would have done in both the Stone Age and Bronze Age.
The children then made cookies using ingredients from that period before finally making shelters to replicate round houses found in the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. One child described `the day as the best day in school ever!`
Last Thursday, Year 3 became travellers and took part in activities that Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people would have experienced.
The year group became archaeologists and identified artefacts from each of the time periods, turned the book nook into a cave and completed cave paintings whilst learning about what these have taught historians about life in the Stone Age. The pupils also made clay pots, decorating them with shells as they would have done in both the Stone Age and Bronze Age.
The children then made cookies using ingredients from that period before finally making shelters to replicate round houses found in the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. One child described `the day as the best day in school ever!`
Join us for Coffee & Connections at St Botolph’s! ☕❤️
We’re bringing our community together for an afternoon of support, conversation, and connection.
Come along to enjoy a warm drink, meet key local services, and discover the support available for families in our community. This is a fantastic chance to ask questions, access helpful information, and build meaningful connections.
Key community partners joining us include:
• Gravesham Council Housing Services
• Imago Kent Young Carers
• Wave Community Bank
• Kent School Health Team
• We Are Beams
• Kent County Council – Financial Hardship Team
• KCHFT School Health
📅 Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: St Botolph’s C of E Primary School, Dover Road, Northfleet, DA11 9PL
Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! 🤗
Join us for Coffee & Connections at St Botolph’s! ☕❤️
We’re bringing our community together for an afternoon of support, conversation, and connection.
Come along to enjoy a warm drink, meet key local services, and discover the support available for families in our community. This is a fantastic chance to ask questions, access helpful information, and build meaningful connections.
Key community partners joining us include:
• Gravesham Council Housing Services
• Imago Kent Young Carers
• Wave Community Bank
• Kent School Health Team
• We Are Beams
• Kent County Council – Financial Hardship Team
• KCHFT School Health
📅 Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: St Botolph’s C of E Primary School, Dover Road, Northfleet, DA11 9PL
Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! 🤗
A massive thank you to @airambulancekss for coming in with their mascot Skye to present us with our certificate following our Year 3 Charity event last term. We raised over £718 for the vital work they do.
A massive thank you to @airambulancekss for coming in with their mascot Skye to present us with our certificate following our Year 3 Charity event last term. We raised over £718 for the vital work they do.
🎉 Aletheia Academies Trust Games - Dodgeball
Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had a fantastic time at the Trust Dodgeball Event hosted by Saint George’s! With 11 schools and 110 pupils, the hall was buzzing with energy, determination, and brilliant sportsmanship.
A huge well done to all our players for representing St. Botolph’s so proudly – finishing 6th in a competitive field!
We can’t wait for the next event in the new year: Basketball for Years 5 & 6 on 26th Jan 2026 🏀
🎉 Aletheia Academies Trust Games - Dodgeball
Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had a fantastic time at the Trust Dodgeball Event hosted by Saint George’s! With 11 schools and 110 pupils, the hall was buzzing with energy, determination, and brilliant sportsmanship.
A huge well done to all our players for representing St. Botolph’s so proudly – finishing 6th in a competitive field!
We can’t wait for the next event in the new year: Basketball for Years 5 & 6 on 26th Jan 2026 🏀
St Botolph`s Remembers.
The whole school came together to REMEMBER service men and women, past and present, who fought for our country. We stood silently on the playground listening to Mrs Chitty pay respect to those who have fought and lost their lives. As our silence began we could hear the distant starting gun signal the start of the moment of reflection.
The Last Post was played and our Head`s Team read the poem Flanders Fields as we stood and held our poppies that we have made which will be hung around the school.
St Botolph`s Remembers.
The whole school came together to REMEMBER service men and women, past and present, who fought for our country. We stood silently on the playground listening to Mrs Chitty pay respect to those who have fought and lost their lives. As our silence began we could hear the distant starting gun signal the start of the moment of reflection.
The Last Post was played and our Head`s Team read the poem Flanders Fields as we stood and held our poppies that we have made which will be hung around the school.
This week, we are taking part in Anti-Bullying Week, and this year’s theme is “Power for Good.”
This special week is all about helping children understand how their actions can make a positive difference. It encourages everyone to use their power to support others, promote kindness, and stand up for respect.
We launched the week today by joining in with Odd Socks Day - this is a fun and simple way to celebrate what makes each of us unique and that our differences are something to be proud of.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic week of learning, reflection, and positivity as we explore how we can all use our Power for Good.
This week, we are taking part in Anti-Bullying Week, and this year’s theme is “Power for Good.”
This special week is all about helping children understand how their actions can make a positive difference. It encourages everyone to use their power to support others, promote kindness, and stand up for respect.
We launched the week today by joining in with Odd Socks Day - this is a fun and simple way to celebrate what makes each of us unique and that our differences are something to be proud of.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic week of learning, reflection, and positivity as we explore how we can all use our Power for Good.
