As the newest member of our growing family of schools, St Francis joins a community united by a shared commitment to providing an exceptional Catholic education for every child, rooted in faith, excellence and service.

On Friday 4 September, our Chief Executive Officer, Annemarie Whittle, Chair of the Trust Board, Jane Holmes, and Executive Director of Primary Education, Sarah McBennett, visited St Francis to mark this important milestone. During the visit, they met with Headteacher Victoria Ebdon, members of the school's Local Governing Committee, staff and pupils, and formally welcomed them into the Partnership.

A highlight of the visit was the presentation of an official Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership joining plaque, commemorating the school's entry into the Trust and celebrating the beginning of an exciting new chapter in its journey.

Annemarie Whittle, CEO of KCSP, said:

"We are thrilled to welcome St Francis Catholic Primary School into the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership. From our first conversations with the school, it has been clear that there is a strong commitment to Catholic education, a nurturing school community and an ambitious vision for the future. We look forward to working alongside Victoria,
her team, governors and pupils as we continue to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for all children."

Everyone at KCSP extends a very warm welcome to the pupils, staff, governance committee members and wider St Francis community. We look forward to supporting the school as it embarks on this exciting next stage as part of our Partnership.

Welcome to KCSP, St Francis Catholic Primary School! 📚✝️🎉