Kingsley

Welcome to Early Years

Our Early Years Foundation Stage welcomes children from the age of two. We develop life-long learners with a spirit of resourcefulness and self-resilience within a warm and purposeful community. We nurture children’s interests and build on this to develop and deepen their knowledge in our indoor and outdoor environments.

We aim to give each child a thirst for life-long learning through a stimulating and innovative curriculum which is inspired by our amazing grounds. We lay the foundation stones from which the children can grow. We are lucky to be part of a vibrant learning community which has an energy and sense of fun, where children feel happy and secure and develop into amazing individuals.

In the Early Years (2-4 years) the children are supported by our experienced staff, and they explore, investigate, observe and discover through a rich and varied curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which develops firm foundations for learning. The focus is on learning through play and creativity which enables their confidence, self-esteem, and independence to flourish.

Traditional learning, such as the foundations of literacy and numeracy, are balanced with specialist teaching in PE and swimming, as well as engagement in outdoor activities.

In Reception, we introduce a progressively more structured programme to give the children the best start in reading and writing.  The children also have input from specialist staff in French and Music, and there are opportunities for educational visits to enhance the learning.

Our outdoor classroom provides our children with a truly holistic education. It has been designed in tune with the Earth Centre philosophy, to encourage and nurture appreciation of the natural world, whilst instilling a sense of personal responsibility for nature conservation.

Kingsley Prep School

This is a great place for your child to be, with a friendly, family atmosphere that emphasises kindness, and an holistic education. The prep school has a ‘small school family’ feel to it, where children of all ages know and support each other during lessons, playtimes and activities.

Classes are kept deliberately small, with plenty of support on offer in each classroom. We have children with a wide range of abilities and interests, which are celebrated in our weekly Friday celebration assemblies.

Kingsley Prep School offers wrap around care with activities and aftercare outside of school hours. There are plenty of clubs on offer to suit every interest: from sport and music, to arts, crafts, and languages through to dance and drama. The prep school provides the time and the opportunity for your child to explore whatever avenue that interests them.

Senior School

When you join Kingsley School, you are joining a very special family. As a part of this family, you will learn new skills, you will learn to give generously of your time and your service to others, you will learn to appreciate what you have, you will learn to connect with your environment and with others, and you will learn to be active in order to make the most of all the extra opportunities here at Kingsley. We are a family that values mindfulness and wellbeing along with academic challenge and curiosity, so that we can all reach our potential to be better global citizens to build a better world for our future.

If you too believe in a “better me – better world“, and value the importance of leading an environmentally-aware and sustainability-focused lifestyle, then please come and visit us here at Kingsley. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sixth Form

Producing the world-class global citizens of the future doesn’t stop at Year 11

We view each individual student as unique, and we encourage and support every student to become the best version of themselves. We expect our students to take every opportunity to ensure that they fulfil their academic potential and, more importantly, develop into confident, well-rounded young people, ready to take their place in the world.

Six reasons to choose Kingsley School Sixth Form

1. Wide range of academic subjects and full access to Kingsley Online
2. Extended Project Qualifications for all Sixth Form students
3. Individual support from personal Sixth Form tutors inside and outside the classroom
4. Expansive Curriculum focusing on sport, performing arts, wellbeing, environmentalism and sustainability
5. Top Universities Programme to ensure best destinations after Sixth Form
6. Excellent social and study facilities in our well-appointed Sixth Form Centre

Students will learn their independence in the Sixth Form Centre where they will have access to private study facilities in addition to the school’s central Library, where they can also relax and socialise with their friends. Close tutor support ensures that each individual student reaches their potential and goes on to their first or second choice destination after Sixth Form.

The Expansive Curriculum allows students to continue with their passions and interests in sport, performing arts, outdoor education, leadership, academic curiosity, service and volunteering so that they are able to submit application forms for universities or apprenticeships of the very highest quality.

Preparation for University

A team of specialist advisers ensure that all Sixth Form students receive expert guidance in all matters of the application process from choosing courses and universities to writing the personal statement.

In the Lower Sixth, students undergo a full UCAS induction programme and have the opportunity to attend the annual University Fair held at Exeter University. Specific days at the end of the Lower Sixth are dedicated to UCAS preparation and university visits.