New Horizons Children's Academy
URN: 140215 • Chatham ME4 6NR
Overview
- Name
- New Horizons Children's Academy
- URN
- 140215
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alice Early (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 03333602115
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Crescent, Chatham ME4 6NR
Summary
New Horizons Children's Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Chatham, Medway, with a capacity of 630 pupils and currently serving 631 students. The school operates with a strong ethos centred around respect, aspiration, kindness, challenge, responsibility, and achievement. These values guide the school's mission to foster a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop both academically and personally.
As an Advanced Accredited Thinking Skills School, New Horizons prioritises an aspirational learning experience, equipping students with critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and carers to support each child's individual journey, ensuring they reach their full potential and are prepared for future challenges.
The academy also offers nursery spaces and invites prospective families to attend Open Morning Tours to explore the school. With a commitment to transforming life chances, New Horizons Children's Academy aims to create a positive and inclusive community for all its students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk.
As an Advanced Accredited Thinking Skills School, New Horizons prioritises an aspirational learning experience, equipping students with critical, creative, and reflective thinking skills. The dedicated staff work closely with parents and carers to support each child's individual journey, ensuring they reach their full potential and are prepared for future challenges.
The academy also offers nursery spaces and invites prospective families to attend Open Morning Tours to explore the school. With a commitment to transforming life chances, New Horizons Children's Academy aims to create a positive and inclusive community for all its students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Fortnightly Newsletter - Friday 19th SeptemberWednesday 24th September - Reception Phonics Parent Workshop 14:15-15:00 Friday 26th September - Year 1 Guildhall Museum Workshop visit to school (consent and payment via trips on Arbor £3.10 per child) Staf (sen)
- Supplemental Funding Agreement (download)
- Read our Prospectus (download)
- Fortnightly Newsletter - Friday 3rd October 2025erm 1 6th (7pm)-10th Oct (7pm)- Arbor Portal open for Term 2 Clubs. 6th–9th Oct – Travelling Book Fair 8th Oct – Whole School Flu Immunisations 10th Oct – Individual and Sibling Photos *IMPORTANT INFORMATIO (other)
- Fortnightly Reminders and Celebrations - Friday 10th October13th Oct – Year 2 Creepy Claws Workshop 15th Oct – Parent Consultations 16th Oct – Parent Consultations 17th Oct – Halloween Bake Sale (Year 6/PTA), Halloween Party KS1/KS2 (3:30–5pm), EYFS Frien (other)
- Fortnightly Reminders and Celebrations - Friday 26th SeptemberTerm 1 29th Sept - Year 6 Heart Dissection at Holcombe October – Black History Month 2nd Oct – School Census Day 3rd Oct – INSET Day (2) (SCHOOL IS CLOSED!) 5th Oct – National Teachers DayRead (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 631
- Boys
- 306
- Girls
- 325
- FSM %
- 20.80
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 631 | 306 | 325 | 630 | 20.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 662 | 305 | 357 | 630 | 20.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 650 | 333 | 317 | 630 | 21.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 650 | 333 | 317 | 630 | 21.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 624 | 321 | 303 | 630 | 21.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 627 | 330 | 297 | 630 | 12.80 |
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