We at Kirkby Thore believe our school to be a very special place. Our children benefit from small classes, a safe environment, clear plans for improvement and development, inter- school collaboration and shared expertise within our cluster and wider trust, supportive parents and wider community links.
We are a traditional primary school placed in the heart of our community with a small and friendly feel. Set in the shadow of the Pennines, we are inspired to ‘Aim High’ by the landscape around us. Our school values of being ‘safe, respectful and ready to learn’ help us achieve our very best and these have been expanded into four age-appropriate exemplifications so that all children understand the behaviour and attitudes to learning we expect of them as they progress through the school. We are committed to creating a friendly, safe and encouraging atmosphere, where everyone feels welcome and valued.
If you would like to contact us to enquire about our school, vacancies or media related enquiries, please do so via the contact details displayed. We can also provide paper copies of documentation and large print if required.
Jen Robinson Headteacher
We aim for our children to become confident , secure and caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning – ” Aim High” is our motto.
Changing Lives Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust with Sponsor Status and is a not for profit charity which sponsors primary and secondary academies.
Oaks Class - hope you have had a lovely Easter- just a reminder to bring your instruments and PE kit tomorrow ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank you to Friends of Kirkby Thore School and our coach Keith for a brilliant day at Carlisle United Football Club ⚽️ ... See MoreSee Less
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We won the spring weather lottery this morning! Local Bravoniacum resident and roman expert Gary joined us for a march to the site of the fort. We learned how the local Brigantese, German, Belgian and Syrian troops had learned to live together here in relative harmony and for mutual benefit. Wouldn't you think that almost two thousand years later the world would be able to do the same! Thought provoking and fascinating. We all listened carefully and the younger children were helped to visualise what the field would have looked like by the replica fort Gary brought with him. One of them said "it's a shame Sue (our fabulous cook) doesn't get to do the fun stuff!" What a great experience! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Kristy, Dan and helpers for bringing God's tent onto the field today and teaching the children about how and why Christians celebrate Easter. Everyone had fun and loved the matchbox gifts they took home. ... See MoreSee Less
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Does anyone recognize one of our concert pieces? ... See MoreSee Less
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This afternoon, Oaks Class enjoyed a fabulous friendships and resilience workshop led by Family Support workers from Westmorland and Furness Council's Family Hub team. We considered what makes a good friend and worked in teams to complete fun challenges. Thank you Chloe and Richard. We look forward to welcoming Chloe back to school next Friday for an Online Safety parent's talk at the beginning of Learning assembly. ... See MoreSee Less
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First netball club of the year underway! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for games, refreshments and a raffle in aid of Eden Animal Rescue this afternoon. We hope you had a fabulous time - we certainly did. So far, we have raised £75.73 and have received many donations of practical items that we can't wait to hand over. There is still time to contribute if you can. ... See MoreSee Less
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