We know how important it is for families to live close to a choice of schools that offer their children the education and opportunities they need for a great start in life. Those starting out at one of our developments across London and the South East can certainly benefit from a great range of primary and secondary schools.
Spring Acres
Spring Acres is a stunning new country park development offering two, three and four-bedroom homes for shared ownership. Set amongst open parkland on the edge of the semi-rural village of Bapchild and close to the town of Sittingbourne, the location offers a wide range of amenities and excellent connections across North Kent, London and even the Continent.
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England primary school and nursery in Sittingbourne is five minutes’ walk from Spring Acres. The school works in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community to ensure the success of its children, believing that they learn best when there are strong links between home and school.
The Sittingbourne School is a secondary school and sixth form with academy status located within a 17-minute walk of Spring Acres. The school is proud of its inclusive nature, where children of all abilities, backgrounds and beliefs feel valued and are given the guidance and support they need to flourish.
Bluebell Heights
The one, two and three-bedroom shared ownership apartments at Bluebell Heights have the cultural and coastal delights of Brighton on the doorstep, as well as beautiful landscaped gardens and countryside views of the next door Stanmer Park.
Downs Infant School is a half-hour walk from Bluebell Heights. The school takes pupils aged from 5-7. Its vision is to create a welcoming and inclusive community where children can be happy and excited about their opportunities.
Downs Junior School, takes pupils aged 7-11. Its vision is for all pupils to leave the school as happy, well educated, confident and independent learners.
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a thirty-minute walk from Bluebell Heights. Taking pupils from 11-19, BACA has £30 million state-of-the-art facilities, high quality teaching and a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students, plus strong relationships with employers and neighbouring universities.
Riverside Square
Riverside Square is a new riverside community in the heart of historic Canterbury. These beautiful one, two and three-bedroom apartments and three bedroom houses available through shared ownership are perfectly placed to allow residents to enjoy tranquility and peace in a beautifully designed home while being within easy reach of all the benefits of city centre living.
St John’s C of E Primary School is just a short walk from Riverside Square. The school is an inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected and challenged to achieve their full potential.
Barton Court Grammar School is a mixed Academy of Excellence in Canterbury, taking students from the ages of 11-18. The school is proud to be one of the few co-educational selective schools in the country, with a focus on achieving excellence in all that it does to support outcomes for all students.
Whitstable Heights
A collection of beautiful homes in a superb location, Whitstable Heights offers two, three and four-bedroom houses just a 30-minute walk from the town centre, available for outright sale and shared ownership. Enjoy picture-perfect scenery, seaside delights and rolling countryside with breathtaking views across Whitstable Bay and the Kent coastline.
Westmeads Community Infant School is situated in the heart of Whitstable and takes children from the ages of 5 to 7. The school aims to give its pupils the best start to their educational journey, and meeting the children’s needs is its main focus.
Whitstable Junior School takes children from the ages of 7 to 11. Its vision is to be a school that is considered excellent by all the people and groups that have a part to play in helping the school achieve its success.
The Whitstable School is just over 30 minutes’ walk from Whitstable Heights. It’s a co-educational secondary school and sixth form college. Its curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of today’s pupils and help them thrive amidst the challenges of tomorrow’s world.
Parkside Triangle
Coming soon, Parkside Triangle in Waddon, Croydon is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom duplexes and three-bedroom terraced houses for shared ownership. Ideal for anyone who wants to leave the car at home, it’s within easy commuting distance of London.
Beddington Park Academy is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school that takes pupils from ages 5 to 11 and also has a nursery school. The school, which is less than half an hour’s walk from Parkside Triangle, prides itself on the relationships it has with its children and families, ensuring that all children are known, valued and their individual needs are recognised and met.
Harris Academy, just under a 20 minute journey via bus from Parkside Triangle, is committed to providing high quality education that inspires and empowers students, aged 11-19 to reach their full potential. The academy’s mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, where every student is encouraged to strive for academic success and personal growth.
All catchment schools are listed on the relevant local authority’s website for each development, so be sure to search online and visit your preferred schools to find out more about their entrance criteria. You can also find out more about schools on the gov.uk website.
