Welcome to Downsview Community Primary School

It is with great pleasure and pride that I am now able to write to you all as the new Headteacher of Downsview Community Primary School.

I have spent some time over the past weeks and months getting to know the school and I have been really impressed with the energy of the teaching and support staff, the willingness of the children to talk about their learning and the supportiveness of the wider school community. As a school, Downsview has the potential to be a truly wonderful place to be and I am really excited about the role that I will play in making this happen.

I am determined to ensure that all pupils who attend Downsview feel safe, respected, valued and motivated. We have already started on this journey in our first few days back with the children choosing their own class names and the sharing of our ‘Downsview Values’ of Self-belief, Empathy, Care, Unity, Respect and Excellence.

Effective partnerships between parents, carers and the school are very important in order to bring about the best possible outcomes for the children of Downsview. If you have any thoughts, ideas or opinions about the school, I would love to hear them. Please email admin@downsview-primary.kent.sch.uk or call us on 01322 662594 to arrange a time to meet or talk.

Finally, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has welcomed me so positively to Downsview. I look forward to working with you over the next year and beyond in order to provide our pupils with experiences and memories which will last a lifetime.

Richard Moore - Headteacher

Downsview is a one form entry primary school very much focused on giving all our learners the best - leading to confidence, achievement and success at every level. Situated in Swanley, surrounded by beautiful green and open countryside, Downsview serves a diverse local community. We celebrate and promote our differences and encourage as much community involvement as possible.

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