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Academic

Curriculum Aims and objectives

The aims of our school curriculum are:

  • To enable all children to learn and develop their skills to the best of their ability
  • To promote a positive attitude towards learning, so that children enjoy coming to. school, and acquire a solid basis for lifelong learning
  • To teach children the basic skills of literacy, numeracy and information communication technology (ICT)
  • To ensure that all pupils are taught speaking, listening and numeracy skill
  • To enable children to be creative and to develop their own thinking
  • To teach children about their developing world, including how their environment and society changes over time
  • To help children understand Britain’s cultural heritage and the vast diversity we find in a modern and culturally diverse community.
  • To enable children to be positive citizens in society who will be able to contribute to society
  • To teach children to have an awareness of their own spiritual development, and to understand right from wrong
  • To help children understand the importance of truth and fairness, so that they grow up committed to equal opportunities for all
  • To enable children to have respect for themselves and high self-esteem, and to be able to live and work co-operatively with others.
  • To enable children to develop a love of lifelong learning.
  • To ensure that all pupils have equal and fair access to the curriculum with regards to the protected characteristic

Including interventions, extension and 11+ prep

Academic excellence across the school is underpinned by high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to individualised learning.

From the earliest years, learning is carefully sequenced to build secure foundations in core skills while nurturing curiosity, independence and a love of learning. Teaching is engaging, well paced and responsive, with regular assessment used to inform planning and ensure pupils are appropriately supported and challenged. As pupils progress through the school, the curriculum broadens and deepens, developing secure subject knowledge alongside critical thinking, problem-solving skills and effective study habits.

Targeted interventions are embedded where needed to address gaps, reinforce understanding and build confidence, while a wide range of enrichment opportunities extends learning beyond the classroom and allows pupils to pursue individual interests and talents. Older pupils benefit from structured academic guidance and preparation for local 11+ examinations, external assessments and entrance exams, delivered within a supportive environment that values effort, resilience and well-being. Across all stages, academic life is characterised by consistency, aspiration and a shared commitment to helping every pupil achieve their personal best.