Hornbeam Primary School

URN: 135133 • Deal CT14 9PQ

Overview

Name
Hornbeam Primary School
URN
135133
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Charlotte Westmorland (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Mongeham Road, Deal CT14 9PQ

Summary

Hornbeam Primary School is a mixed community school located in Mongeham, Deal, Kent, accommodating 233 pupils with a capacity for 240. The school promotes a positive learning environment where respect and lifelong learning are core values. The ethos is encapsulated in the motto "Learn to Love Learning to Live Life Better," encouraging children to be curious, ambitious, and resilient in their educational journeys.

The curriculum at Hornbeam follows the National Curriculum, enriched with real and purposeful learning experiences designed to develop the whole child. Pupils are provided with opportunities for creativity, physical activity, and academic challenge, fostering skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. The school's core principles—'Ready, Respectful, Resilient, and Safe'—guide students in their daily interactions and learning.

The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mrs. Rose Cope, work collaboratively to ensure a safe and cheerful atmosphere for all students. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, Hornbeam Primary School strives to create a supportive environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
233
Boys
136
Girls
97
FSM %
18.00
Open date
2007-09-01
Close date
2019-03-31
Last Ofsted
2018-07-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 233 136 97 240 18.00
2024-09-11 233 136 97 240 18.00
2023-09-11 233 136 97 240 18.00
2022-09-11 233 136 97 240 18.00
2021-09-11 233 136 97 240 18.00
2020-09-11 233 136 97 240 18.00

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