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At Kington St Michael, we pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community. Our school thrives because of the strong partnerships between staff, governors, parents, carers, and pupils, all working together to provide the best possible experiences for every child.

Our governors play a key role in supporting the school, helping to shape its vision and ensure high standards are maintained. The Friends of KSM School Committee, run by an enthusiastic group of parents, enhances our children’s education by providing activities, equipment, and resources beyond what the school budget can cover. 

Family and community involvement is at the heart of school life. Parents and carers regularly support reading with children, helping on trips, and volunteering in classrooms, creating rich learning experiences. Pupils enjoy a wide range of community celebrations and events, including sports day, nativity performances, concerts, and end-of-year productions, all of which bring the school together and showcase pupils’ talents.

Charity work is also central to our ethos. Through fundraising for causes such as Bristol Children’s Hospital, Chippenham Doorway Foodbank, and Children in Need, children develop a strong sense of empathy, kindness, and social responsibility.

This supportive, collaborative community ensures that every child feels valued, connected, and inspired; creating a school where children, families, and staff flourish together.

Our teaching is of the highest calibre: every member of staff is an experienced, well-qualified professional, deeply committed to each child’s progress. This year, we achieved a 100% success rate in the phonics early-reading assessment, reflecting how solidly we build confidence and foundational skills in our youngest learners. Pupils perform exceptionally well in statutory assessments, consistently exceeding both local and national outcomes.

We embrace technology to make learning engaging and inspiring, using a variety of IT equipment to bring lessons to life. Alongside this, we place great value on traditional skills—teaching children to handwrite beautifully, nurturing a love of books and reading, and planning rich, creative lessons across all subjects.

Ofsted’s most recent inspection (February 2025) captured our ethos perfectly, noting: “This is a nurturing and happy school, where pupils enjoy learning. The school has high aspirations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils meet these expectations. They work hard and achieve well across the curriculum.”

Set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, our school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children have the space to learn, play and grow. Our extensive outdoor areas include an Early Years garden, a mud kitchen, and a brand-new Forest School space, offering pupils endless opportunities to explore, discover and be active.

Playtimes are lively and varied, with skipping ropes, ball games, rounders, hopscotch, giant chess and more. For children seeking a quieter moment, benches and picnic tables create inviting spots for reading and conversation. Our buddy system pairs older and younger pupils, fostering strong friendships, kindness and a true sense of community. We also offer a lunchtime Dove Club, which is run by our pastoral lead.

Surrounded by fruit trees, a vegetable patch and our flourishing school garden, children develop a deep appreciation for nature and the environment—learning first-hand the value of care, curiosity and outdoor adventure in a safe, supportive setting.

Kington St Michael Primary School offers a welcoming Breakfast and After School Club, known as ‘The Nest’, providing high-quality wraparound care for children of parents and carers who require additional support outside of school hours. The Nest runs every weekday in the school hall from 7.40am to 6.00pm, led by a wonderful, experienced team committed to making every session enjoyable and enriching.

The emphasis at The Nest is on play and leisure, with opportunities for children to complete reading or homework if they wish. A wide range of activities is available, including puzzles, board games, air hockey, pool, drawing and colouring, themed craft projects, model-making, Lego, small-world play, and a variety of outdoor games and sports to promote physical development.

We are proud that Ofsted graded our personal development provision Outstanding, noting:

“The personal development offer for pupils is impressive. Pupils learn about fundamental British values exceptionally well, talking with maturity about the importance of individual liberty and mutual respect. They understand why discrimination is wrong… Pupils are very well prepared for life beyond school.”

At Kington St Michael, we focus on developing children’s character alongside their academic success. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and enrichment activities, trips, sports, and leadership opportunities such as school and worship councils, play buddies, and leading assemblies.

A rich variety of community and charity activities helps pupils develop responsibility and empathy, including litter picking and fundraising for Bristol Children’s Hospital, Chippenham Doorway Foodbank, and Children in Need. Good manners, positive behaviour, and strong relationships are central to life at KSM, supported by our dedicated ELSA lead and pastoral team.

Through our values programme, collective worship, and real-life experiences, pupils grow in confidence, resilience, and kindness—preparing them exceptionally well for life beyond school.