Archbishop Courtenay Primary School

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, located in the urban setting of Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, is an academy sponsor-led primary school serving mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11. The school accommodates approximately 328 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 315. It is rooted in the Church of England tradition, reflecting its religious character in its ethos and community involvement. The school is part of the Aquila Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust, which supports its strategic operations. Positioned within a community with a significant percentage (37.8%) of students eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment. The school’s motto, inspired by Jeremiah 29:11, 'To know the plans I have for you...to give you a future and a hope,' encapsulates its aspirational focus on providing a hopeful and promising future for its students.