WELCOME FROM THE HEADTEACHER -
Caroline Powell
I am delighted to introduce you to Groombridge St Thomas Church of England Primary School. We are a small, friendly primary school situated in the heart of the village of Groombridge on the East Sussex/Kent border.
Our purpose and overall aims are to aspire for excellence in every area of the life of our school, to enable children to flourish and fulfill their potential, leaving us as well-rounded and confident individuals. We want all of our pupils to flourish and fulfill their potential academically and in their spiritual, social, moral and cultural development. Understanding and promoting well-being and character development is very important to us at St Thomas'.
Our school values underpin everything that we do in school
Excellence- Enthusiasm
- Compassion
- Pupils show care and kindness in lessons and around the school, including at playtime. Bullying is not tolerated. Relationships are at the heart of every interaction and staff have high expectations.
oFSTED 2023 - Pupils are happy to be part of this school. They are proud of the values of excellence, compassion and enthusiasm that are threaded through all of school life.
OFSTED 2023 - Leaders have set high expectations for learning and behaviour and, as a result, pupils achieve well.
OFSTED 2023 - Relationships within and beyond the school are firmly rooted in Christian values which ensure that everyone is given support, encouragement and opportunity to flourish.