Welcome to Kingsteignton School
Welcome to Kingsteignton School: a modern, enthusiastic and aspirational school that endeavours to support our pupils in becoming well-rounded citizens that leave us ready for the challenges of secondary education and later life.
At the core of our school is an appreciation of the importance of human connection. We share the opinions expressed by Rita Pierson in her TED Talk ‘Every kid needs a champion’, and, in their daily being, our staff members model positive relationships and demonstrate to our pupils that they care about them, are there for them and will never give up on them. Visitors always comment on the calm and serene atmosphere of our school and the respect children show to each other and to the adults in school. This is achieved by actively celebrating the positive and quietly but firmly discouraging the negative.
Through our inspiring and engaging curriculum, we aspire to develop our pupils as holistic learners and strive to support them to fulfil (and exceed!) their individual potential. We believe that a school’s curriculum should be about wonder and astonishment, excitement and risk, challenge and support, enterprise and adventure and that pupils should be provided with opportunities that extend beyond the National Curriculum.
We pride ourselves on our character education work. Within school, we model and exemplify our five values: perseverance, courage, friendship, compassion and justice; we also develop this within our pupils via our trust-wide ‘Eleven by Eleven’ initiative, through which we provide the children with a range of leadership opportunities, sporting events and performing arts activities, amongst other aspects.
This website aims to give you a taster of what life is like at Kingsteignton School. Please watch the video below to provide you with further insight.
Mr. L. Goodenough
Headteacher
Vision Statement
OUR NEWS
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Building Bridges Through Books: Kingsteignton School Links with Ukraine Kingsteignton School is proud to announce its participation in the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK Government that connects schools in the UK and Ukraine to share the joy of reading and cultural learning. This month, Kingsteignton headteacher, Lee Goodenough, attended a three-day conference in Poland as part of the programme. He met with fifteen Ukrainian teachers and fourteen UK colleagues for training on reading for pleasure and trauma awareness and sensitivity. He also found time to plan collaborative projects with Yulia, a representative from Kingsteignton's new Ukrainian partner school. Through this exciting programme, Kingsteignton School will work alongside its Ukrainian partner school to explore reading as a tool to broaden horizons, build confidence, and boost mental wellbeing. It will also help children develop a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures and communities. Participating in the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme is part of Kingsteignton School’s commitment to providing enriching and internationally-minded experiences for its pupils. By taking part, students will develop skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading, whilst building meaningful friendships across borders. Lee Goodenough, headteacher at Kingsteignton School, said: “Our pupils are incredibly fortunate to take part in this project. It’s not just about reading, it’s about connecting with young people from another country, learning from each other, and growing as global citizens. We can already see the excitement and curiosity this is generating in the classroom.” Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said: “This programme is a fantastic example of how schools can inspire young people to think globally while learning locally. By connecting with their peers in Ukraine, Kingsteignton pupils will gain new perspectives and experience firsthand the power of reading to bring communities together. It’s a wonderful opportunity for growth, learning, and lasting friendships.”
February 9th, 2026
Building Bridges Through Books: Kingsteignton School Links with Ukraine
Kingsteignton School is proud to announce its participation in the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK Government that connects schools in the UK and Ukraine to share the joy of reading and cultural learning.
This month, Kingsteignton headteacher, Lee Goodenough, attended a three-day conference in Poland as part of the programme. He met with fifteen Ukrainian teachers and fourteen UK colleagues for training on reading for pleasure and trauma awareness and sensitivity. He also found time to plan collaborative projects with Yulia, a representative from Kingsteignton's new Ukrainian partner school.
Through this exciting programme, Kingsteignton School will work alongside its Ukrainian partner school to explore reading as a tool to broaden horizons, build confidence, and boost mental wellbeing. It will also help children develop a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures and communities.
Participating in the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme is part of Kingsteignton School’s commitment to providing enriching and internationally-minded experiences for its pupils. By taking part, students will develop skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading, whilst building meaningful friendships across borders.
Lee Goodenough, headteacher at Kingsteignton School, said:
“Our pupils are incredibly fortunate to take part in this project. It’s not just about reading, it’s about connecting with young people from another country, learning from each other, and growing as global citizens. We can already see the excitement and curiosity this is generating in the classroom.”
Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said:
“This programme is a fantastic example of how schools can inspire young people to think globally while learning locally. By connecting with their peers in Ukraine, Kingsteignton pupils will gain new perspectives and experience firsthand the power of reading to bring communities together. It’s a wonderful opportunity for growth, learning, and lasting friendships.”
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KS2 Word of the Week - 4th July 25
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EYFS & KS1 Word of the Week - 27th June 25
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KS2 Word of the Week - 27th June 25
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EYFS & KS1 Word of the Week - 13th June 25
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Word of the Week - 23rd May 2025 KS2 - Foe
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