The Head’s View of School: Friday 15th May
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, and what a wonderful way to begin it – with a whole school huddle...
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Pennthorpe School Opens New Farm and Forest School – Where Learning Comes to Life
Something special happened at Pennthorpe School on Saturday 9th May. Families, children and staff gathered to officially open a brand new Farm...
Minute Taker
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and discreet self-employed Minute Taker to support the work of the Governing Body and its...
The Head’s View of School: Friday 8th May
It turns out that a four-day week at Pennthorpe is no less busy than a five-day week. In fact, we simply ensure...
Discover Pennthorpe Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about Pennthorpe Nursery. Choosing where your child takes their first steps on...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 1st May
This week, I began reading ‘Ghost Boys’ with our Year 7 English pupils. An incredible story written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy living in...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 24th April
What a start to the Summer Term. The weather has certainly been kind, and it has been a real joy to welcome...
Supporting the Longacre School community
Welcome to Pennthorpe At Pennthorpe School, everything begins with a simple belief: happy children thrive. Choosing the right school is one...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 27th March
What a term. I write this having just come out of the House Music Competition, and I couldn’t be prouder of our school. The...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 20th March 2026
Spring has truly arrived, and it is something rather magical about this time of year at Pennthorpe. The daffodils are in bloom, the birds are singing, and the sunshine brings...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 13th March 2026
After another wonderfully full week at Pennthorpe, one of the highlights of my week was our Whole School break time on Wednesday. Each week, following...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 6th March 2026
This week in Huddle, we explored the idea of ‘Respect’. I shared with them something I remember being taught at school: that...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 27th February 2026
This week, as we returned from the half‑term break, there was that unmistakable sense of ‘Pennthorpe Energy’ in the air. It always amazes me how quickly the vibrant rhythm...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 13th February 2026
I can hardly believe we are already at half term. After an incredibly busy, wonderfully exciting and overwhelmingly positive start to 2026; the half term break offers everyone a chance for some well-earned rest. I...
Pennthorpe Eagles Soar to 31–19 Victory at Duke of Kent
On a crisp Tuesday evening, the Pennthorpe Eagles travelled to face Duke of Kent School for a 7:30pm fixture that promised competitive...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 6th February 2026
At the end of a week devoted to ‘celebrating Pennthorpe’, I find myself once again heading into the weekend reflecting on just how incredibly lucky we are. Opening our...
The Head of School’s View: Friday 30th January 2026
This week, I discovered something completely new to me – the world of LEGO custom build. With Wednesday marking International LEGO Day, our Huddle gave...
Hurst Family of Schools
HURST FAMILY OF SCHOOLS We are delighted that Pennthorpe is now part of a partnership with Hurstpierpoint College, becoming Pennthorpe – part...
Pennthorpe School Celebrates ISI Inspection Outcome
Pennthorpe is delighted to share another moment of celebration for our community, following the successful publication of our latest Independent Schools Inspectorate...
Exciting News: Pennthorpe Joins the Hurst Family of Schools!
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about Pennthorpe’s future! From the start of the Spring Term 2026, Pennthorpe will officially...
Celebrating Linguistic Creativity
At Pennthorpe, we believe that language learning is more than vocabulary and grammar, it is about unlocking creativity, fostering cultural understanding, and...
GB Hockey Star Izzy Petter Inspires Future Champions at Pennthorpe
Pennthorpe was proud to host GB and England hockey star Izzy Petter for an unforgettable sporting experience that left pupils buzzing with...
