OUR VISION AND VALUES
Endeavour MAT was created to extend opportunities to all students in its care. We are unique in the area in that we have both selective and non-selective schools in the Trust which means that staff and students at the school will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with their counterparts at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and via alliances with other prestigious secondary schools within Kent.
Endeavour MAT accepts that a ‘one size fits all’ approach to education restricts student progress and therefore we promote a personalised approach to teaching and learning in all of its schools. Students are loosely set according to their relative performance in different subjects and are also gender set where appropriate, to ensure learning approaches can be tailored to meet individual and group requirements. Active learning rather than passive learning is encouraged and the schools take steps to ensure that as far as possible, any potential barriers to learning are removed for students.
In Stone Lodge School we share a core belief that emotional wellbeing and academic attainment go hand in hand. As with all Endeavour MAT schools, students are encouraged to adopt a growth mindset (Endeavour Mindset), which is critical to personal development and there is a collective appreciation that intelligence is neither fixed nor finite as we all embark on a journey of self-improvement.
Our vision is clear: We want all of our students to graduate from Stone Lodge School with the capacity to make significant changes for the better within their local, national and global community.
Our values are summed up using the following acronym:
R I D E S
Respect
We acknowledge that members of our school community are consistently expected to give due regard to the feelings, wishes, and rights of others. We accept the premise that we should treat others as we would wish to be treated.
Integrity
is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. This is an important value within Stone Lodge School
Determination
All stakeholders are expected to show drive and a will to succeed. This is often known as having’ grit’. In the Stone Lodge community, all stakeholders are expected to try their hardest and not easily surrender when a task appears to be too difficult.
Equality
of Opportunity refers to the fact that Stone Lodge is keen to ensure fairness and an absence of discrimination, in the sense that opportunities are available for all students within the school, regardless of any protected characteristics such as race, colour, age, gender, national origin, religion, or mental or physical disabilities.
Self-Management
All our participants are expected to manage their time, resources and behaviours to ensure they reach their potential and add to the common good.
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
Please click the image below to view our prospectus
VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR SCHOOL
We are delighted to share the below films which provide a virtual tour of our school and an insight into our visions and values.
THE SCHOOL DAY
Lunch | Period | Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri Timings | Wednesday Timings |
Form Time | 08:45 - 09:15 | (no form time) | |
Period 1 | 09:15 - 10:05 | 08:45 - 09:35 | |
Period 2 | 10:05 - 10:55 | 09:35 – 10:20 | |
BREAK | 10:55 - 11:20 | 10:20 – 10:45 | |
Period 3 | 11:20 – 12:10 | 10:45 – 11:30 | |
Years 9 and 10 | Period 4 | 12:10 – 13:00 | 11:30 – 12:15 |
Years 7, 8, 11 and Sixth Form | Period 5 | 13:00 – 13:50 | 12:15 – 13:00 |
Period 6 | 13:50 – 14:40 | 13:00 – 13:45 | |
Preiod 7 | 14:40 – 15:30 | 13:45 – 14:30 |
Governance
Stone Lodge School is part of Endeavour MAT, which has its own website to explain the overall strategic Trust structure. At local level however, each school has its own Local Governing Body (LGB). Our LGB has one current vacancy for a community governor. Mr Barnett, the Head Teacher, is an ex-officio governor. We are pleased to have recruited a diverse group of people with complementary strengths and experience.
The role of the LGB to monitor the effectiveness of the school’s vision, plans and implementation such that the school is compliant with national policies and provides value for money. Since moving into the new building in April 2022 and with light touch Covid arrangements, the LGB has been able to increase its physical presence in the school, meeting more staff, students, parents and carers. We are enormously proud of how our staff, students, parents and carers have embraced all of the changes. Our evidence to date, which includes some nationally comparable data, suggests that our students are doing extremely well.
Sara Kemsley, Endeavour MAT Trustee, chairs the LGB at Stone Lodge School.
To contact Sara Kemsley, email [email protected] marking your message for her attention.
Sara has prepared a short explanation of how and when governors can get involoved in matters of concern to parents and carers. Before contacting her, please click here to read the document as it may save you time and worry.
GOVERNING BODY | TERM OF OFFICE | APPOINTED BY | ||
Sara Kemsley, Chair |  | Sara is a retired secondary school Head Teacher with a considerable depth of experience in education. She is the Vice-Chair of Trustees of Endeavour MAT and agreed to chair the LGB at Stone Lodge School during its opening phase. Sara is also a Trustee for the Gravesham Learning Partnership and has a strong interest and expertise in bringing about educational improvement. She is an accomplished musician and conducts a local choir as well as playing her flute in chamber music ensembles. | 01.10.19-30.09.25 | Trust |
Gavin Barnett, Headteacher |  | An inspiring secondary school leader, Gavin Barnett has taught for 18 years, with 12 years experience as a senior leader in a range of London schools, both within Local Authorities and Multi Academy Trusts. In recent years, he has run renowned leadership training for hundreds of senior leaders across London. Gavin has a proven track record of rapidly improving school provision through coaching staff to transform their teaching, turning best theory into best practice to enhance engagement, challenge and assessment to accelerate learning. His core belief is that it is great teachers that make the most difference with students, and it is leadership that makes great teaching happen every lesson, every day in schools. | 01.10.19 | Ex-officio |
Tom Oliver, Governor |  | Tom Oliver is Councillor for the Stone House Ward. His ambition for the local area is to develop a new community hub in Stone, bringing together established business and the new Rugby Club and Stone Lodge School to provide a central resource and meeting point for the local community. Tom currently works with The Bank of England in the Communications Division where he produces educational content to inform external audiences. Tom lives in Dartford and brings a host of professional business expertise to his role as Governor of Stone Lodge School as well as local insight and a desire to cultivate and develop the Stone community. | 01.10.19-30.09.25 | Trust |
Kplom Lotsu, Parent Governor |  | I am delighted to be given the opportunity to serve as a Parent Governor of this thriving school and to bring, perhaps, one of the most important perspectives in the school community – that of the parents – to the discussions of the Governing Body. As well as a parent perspective, I bring to the governing body significant experience in programme and project management, strategy development and delivery and change management expertise developed over many years as a senior leader in a Local Authority. My focus in the short term will be supporting the excellent work of the team in ensuring that we have a balanced budget focussed on delivering the priorities that matter to our children, parents and other stakeholders from across the local community and that we constantly challenge ourselves to deliver value for money in everything that we do. | 23.03.22-22.03.25 | Parents |
Lyndsey West, Governor |  | Lyndsey is thrilled to join the Local Governing Body. She has a keen interest in bridging the gap between schools and the work environment, providing exposure, insight, support and training to the next generation of young individuals as they embark on their next steps as young adults. With 2 children currently in secondary schools which are part of Endeavour MAT, she was keen to bring her skillset and experience to Stone Lodge School. Lyndsey is the Director of Operations for KpH Deconstruction Services Ltd and is responsible for the overall delivery of the business including its corporate strategy, finance, HR and Quality Management. Lyndsey has spent the past 15 years in the Construction Industry and has built up a wealth of experience in that time. She is keen to encourage other young ladies to follow in her footsteps and challenge the status quo. | 27.06.22-26.06.25 | Trust |
Wendy McCouaig, Staff Governor | Wendy joined the Local Governing Body as a Staff Governor on 27 September 2022. | 25.09.23-24.09.26 | Staff | |
Beverley Jackson, Staff Governor |  | I am the Head of Art at Stone Lodge School and am passionate about the continued development of our school community. I have extensive experience across the commercial and education sectors working as a Graphic Designer for companies such as Art Monthly Magazine, Crisis UK and Quarto Publishing before pursuing a career in education. I have been at Stone Lodge since 2020 and have seen it grow and develop into what it is today. I look forward to playing a part in its continued success. | 25.09.23-24.09.26 | Staff |
Samuel Eng, Governor |  | Sam is delighted to be appointed a community governor at Stone Lodge School. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce and currently works at UBS providing corporate financial advice to companies and private equity firms. Sam firmly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to access quality education that will provide them with the skillsets to pursue a career path of their passion. Having personally been educated in multiple countries (Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and most recently the UK), Sam is excited to bring a global perspective and be a contributing asset to further advance the vision of Stone Lodge School - developing students to make significant changes for the better within their local, national and global community. | 19.10.23-18.10.26 | Trust |
Tunde Williams, Governor |  | Tunde is excited to join the Local Governing Body as a community governor, with an understanding of the locality, challenges and opportunities which can be used to support the avenues by which students and staff can thrive as individuals, regardless of their background. Tunde has a multi-disciplinary background in leadership, community contribution, consultation and governance spanning approximately 15 years. Currently in local government as a multisite manager, Tunde has strengths and a track-record in recognising opportunities, developing ideas and strategically planning to deliver projects and run operations that meet specific goals; demonstrated in the public, private and not-for-profit social enterprise sectors. He is a chartered servant leader motivated with passion and an active personal support of charities, churches and now Stone Lodge School. | 30.10.23-29.10.26 | Trust |
Russell Caston, Governor | Russell was appointed as a Community Governor on 14th November 2023 | 14.11.23-13.11.26 | Trust | |
Karen Evans, Parent Governor | I am driven in my pursuit to make education standards as high as possible. I am excited to undertake the role of parent governor and to contribute positively to the strategic vision of the school to enable the school to continue to flourish and excel. | 17.6.24 - 16.6.27 | Parents | |
HISTORIC GOVERNANCE | STEPPED DOWN |
Sue Hunt | 13.03.20 |
Holly Maxwell | 17.11.20 |
Ann Nuckley | 08.09.21 |
Alan Cooke | 11.01.22 |
Peter Carter | 16.01.22 |
Robert Ryan | 25.01.22 |
Laura Holland | 21.03.22 |
Rachel Odumosu | 01.09.22 |
Molly Scott | 01.09.22 |
Julie Damiral | 06.06.23 |
Shalman Uddin | 31.08.23 |
Samuel Eng | 31.08.23 |
Leanne Bolton | 27.04.24 |
Jane Waters | 08.07.24 |
GOVERNOR | RESPONSIBILITY |
Sara Kemsley | Safeguarding / Pupil Wellbeing |
Russell Caston | Health & Safety / Risk Management |
Lyndsey West & Karen Evans | Education |
Tunde Williams | SEND / Pupil Premium |
Sara Kemsley | Behaviour & Inclusion |
Tom Oliver | Personal Development |
Wendy McCouaig | Reading |
Samuel Eng & Kplom Lotsu | Finance |
Beverley Jackson & Karen Evans | CPD & Development |
Meet Our Key Leaders
Introducing some of our dedicated team of educators and administrators at Stone Lodge School, committed to nurturing our students’ minds and talents and ensuring a supportive and enriching learning environment.
Mr Charlie Guthrie
CEO – Endeavour MAT
MA (HONS), EDINBURGH, NPQEL
Mr Gavin Barnett
Headteacher
BA (HONS), MA ED KINGSTON, NPQEL
Mrs Tanya Artmann
Deputy Headteacher & SENCO
(Teaching & Learning)
BA (HONS) BRUNEL
Mr Marc Naylor
Deputy Headteacher
(Standards, Achievement & Curriculum)
BSC (HONS) MATHEMATICS
Mr Daniel Dunscombe
Assistant Headteacher
BSC (HONS) BRUNEL
Mrs Geraldine Tiddy
Assistant Headteacher
(SL6 & Personal development)
BSC (HONS) SOUTHAMPTON
Ms Heidi Pickard
Assistant Headteacher
BSC (HONS) GREENWICH
Mr Michael Adenekan
Assistant Headteacher
BEng (HONS) ASTON
Mr Grant Proctor
Head of Year 7
BA (HONS) GREENWICH
Mr Luke Poole
Head of Year 8
BSC (HONS) GREENWICH
Mr Jamie Bailey
Head of Drama & Head of Year 9
BA (HONS) CANTERBURY
Miss Jessica Ho
Head of Year 10
BA (HONS) BRUNEL
Ms Chloe Anderson
Head of Philosophy & Ethics
& Head Of Year 11
BA (HONS) CANTERBURY
Miss Liz Brown
School Business Manager
ACCA, MAAT, CSBM
Staff Organisation Chart
Senior Leadership Team | |
Mr C Guthrie | CEO - Endeavour MAT |
Mr G Barnett | Head Teacher |
Mr M Naylor | Deputy Head Teacher - Curriculum, Standards & Achievements |
Mrs T Artmann | Deputy Head Teacher / SENCO - Teaching & Learning |
Mr M Adenekan | Assistant Head Teacher |
Mrs G Tiddy | Assistant Head Teacher - Head of Sixth Form |
Mr D Dunscombe | Assistant Head Teacher / DSL |
Ms H Pickard | Assistant Head Teacher |
Miss L Brown | School Business Manager |
The Arts and Technology & Engineering | |
Mrs C George | Head of Design, Technology & Engineering |
Mrs B Jackson | Head of Art |
Mrs R-O Dodson | Teacher of Art |
Miss N Arklie | Teacher of DT & Engineering |
Mr W Ofosu-Apea | Teacher of DT & Engineering |
Ms S West | Lead Teacher of Food Technology |
Ms D Roberts | Teacher of Food Technology |
The Performing Arts | |
Mr J Bailey | Head of Drama & Head of Year 9 |
Mrs N Pryce-Brown | Teacher of Drama with English |
Mr M Muller | Head of Music |
English | |
Ms R Evans | Head of English |
Mr I Hoque | Teacher of English |
Mrs J Burgess | Teacher of English |
Miss E Haynes | Teacher of English |
Mrs L Bunea | Teacher of English |
Miss T Ivison | Teacher of English |
Miss J Ho | Teacher of English & Head of Year 10 |
Humanities | |
Ms S Ayling | Head of History |
Mr J Barron | Teacher of History |
Mr J Antonelli | Teacher of History |
Mr G Matthews | Head of Geography |
Mrs I Favata | Teacher of Geography |
Ms C Anderson | Head of Philosophy & Ethics & Head of Year 11 |
Miss H Bess | Teacher of Philosophy & Ethics |
Mathematics | |
Ms T Ogunlana | Head of Maths |
Mr R Barfi | Teacher of Mathematics |
Ms S Campbell | Teacher of Mathematics |
Mrs K Castellani | Teacher of Mathematics |
Mr N Shaikh | Teacher of Mathematics |
Modern Foreign Languages | |
Ms R Clarke | Head of Modern Foreign Languages |
Ms N Bonnaud | Teacher of Spanish |
Ms A Senejoa | Teacher of Spanish |
Physical Education | |
Mr T Field | Head of PE |
Mr G Proctor | Teacher of PE & Head of Year 7 |
Mr L Boon | Teacher of PE |
Ms J Rutt | Teacher of PE |
Science | |
Mrs S Masoud | Head of Science |
Miss C Cogswell | Teacher of Science |
Miss S Deacon | Head of Psychology |
Mrs J Gordon-Keyes | Teacher of Science |
Mrs S Pearce-Fowler | Teacher of Science |
Ms B White | Teacher of Science |
Mrs L Finch | Head of Health and Social Care |
Mr L Poole | Head of Computer Science & Head of Year 8 |
Support Staff | |
Mrs N Schofield | Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager |
Mrs C Bassant | Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager |
Mrs L Wenham | Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager |
Mrs C Bain | Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager |
Miss J Dawes | Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager |
Miss W McCouaig | Assistant SENCO |
Miss D Ahaouari | Cover Supervisor |
Mrs C Gore | Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
Miss N Kaur | Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
Mrs J Copley | Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
Ms M Gibson | SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
Ms G Sellars | Behaviour Administrator |
Mrs C Bruce | Pastoral Supervisor |
Miss E Russel | Specialist Teaching Assistant |
Miss S Daniels | Teaching Assistant |
Miss L Geary | Teaching Assistant |
Mrs K Aziz | Teaching Assistant |
Mrs C Adebayo | Teaching Assistant |
Miss J Magee | Teaching Assistant |
Mrs E Dawson | Teaching Assistant |
Miss C Nye | SEN Administrator |
Mrs S Hayer | Educational Welfare Officer |
Mr D Gadd | Premises Manager |
Mr R Chuter | Assistant Premises Manager |
Mr R Almeida | Assistant Premises Manager |
Administration Staff | |
Mrs L Verbeke-Cain | Head Teacher's P.A. |
Mrs M Stocks | Business Admin Assistant |
Mrs A Hazelton | Attendance Officer |
Ms S Nefzaoui | Office Manager |
Mr J Witt | School IT Manager |
Mr O Oyewo | Exams and Data Manager |
Mrs J Gosling | Admissions & Cover Assistant |
Mrs K Webb | Reception/Administrator |
Mrs M Page | Reception/Administrator |
Mrs C Bradley | First Aid Co-ordinator |
Mrs S Nguyen | Librarian |
Mrs M Barker | Engineering & DT Technician |
Mr J Smith | IT Technician |
Mrs L Blizard | Science Technician |
Mrs J Lovell | Science Technician |
Miss E Waghorn | Safeguarding Manager |
