Stone Lodge School

On 12^th April 2017, Endeavour MAT was formally notified that it has been selected to open a new secondary school in Dartford. Stone Lodge Academy will be the first non-selective school within the Trust but will use many of the tried and tested techniques used in its existing schools.

Key Features include:

• Gender set classes in STEM subjects
• Opportunities for students and staff in selective and non-selective schools to work collaboratively
• Access to a broad and comprehensive curriculum offer with extensive industry support
• Outstanding careers guidance and opportunities to participate in skill building to meet the needs of the employment market
• Outstanding leadership and management from an experienced team of staff who have worked in a variety of school contexts
• High quality teaching staff trained and developed through the North West Kent Teaching School Alliance

The rationale for Stone Lodge Academy stems from the Kent County Council School Commissioning Plan, which has identified the need for additional school places for secondary school children in the Stone area of Dartford. The extensive growth in new housing in the area, a rising birth rate locally which has already resulted in primary school expansions over the last few years and a growth of inward migration show that this is a Free School for which there is already latent demand.

With a strong emphasis on conduct and our high expectations of outstanding achievement for all, Stone Lodge is a perfect choice for parents and students who are looking for a personalised, partial gender set and innovative approach to learning. Stone Lodge will be joining a collaborative group of high performing schools offered by Endeavour MAT.

More information will be available shortly and information evenings will be arranged in the coming months.