Christian Distinctiveness

Aletheia Academies Trust is rooted in a Christian foundation that shapes our vision, values and approach to education. Across Kent, we serve a diverse range of communities through nine primary academies and two all-through schools. We work closely with the Diocese of Rochester to ensure our Church of England schools remain deeply rooted in faith, worship and service.

Our Church of England academies are places where Christian vision is lived out daily – informing leadership, teaching, relationships and the wider life of the school. Guided by the Church of England’s vision for education, our schools seek to enable pupils and adults to flourish, to live life in all its fullness, and to develop a strong sense of dignity, hope and responsibility for others.

Our Church of England Academies

• Saint George’s Church of England All-through School

• Shorne Church of England Primary School

• St. Botolph’s Church of England Primary School

• Stone St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School

• Sutton-at-Hone Church of England Primary School

• Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School

• Rosherville Church of England Academy

• Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School & Nursery

• Sedley’s Church of England Primary School

• Ditton Church of England Junior School

• Alkerden Church of England All-through School

Each academy has a clearly articulated Christian vision that is central to its identity and direction. These visions are actively supported and strengthened through our Leading Lights leadership group, which provides guidance, challenge and support to ensure that Christian distinctiveness continues to shape provision, relationships and outcomes.

Worship, Community and Everyday Practice

A Trust-Wide Ethos

Collective Worship is a daily and valued part of school life in our Church of England academies. Through worship, church services and close partnerships with local parishes, pupils are encouraged to reflect, ask questions, and develop a deeper understanding of faith, values and community. A rich programme of extracurricular activities and opportunities for service further supports pupils in living out Christian values in meaningful and practical ways.

While not all academies within Aletheia are Church of England schools, every school in the Trust shares and upholds the same core ethos: a commitment to dignity, compassion, respect and hope for all. Our Christian foundation informs the way we lead, the way we support one another, and the way we serve our communities—ensuring that every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to thrive, regardless of background or belief.

SIAMS

All Church of England academies within Aletheia Academies Trust are subject to Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). These inspections evaluate the impact of Christian vision and Collective Worship on the life of the school, and how effectively this contributes to its ethos, culture and outcomes.

Below are the most recent SIAMS inspection outcomes for our Church of England academies.