Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to give a balanced education of the highest quality with both breadth and depth of experience.

We acknowledge as our baseline the provision of the National Curriculum and then seek, through a variety of teaching strategies, to maximize the mental, emotional, social, cultural, spiritual and physical development of each child.

Generous staffing ratios permit the flexibility to teach children either in whole classes or, often, in half groups.



The prime significance of the core subjects, English, Maths and Science, is recognised. As such we aim to ensure pupils have a command of good English with an ability to speak and write effectively in a range of contexts. Children are encouraged to read for pleasure, for information and for personal enrichment.

Staff help the children to develop an understanding of and a confidence in basic mathematical operations and a recognition of mathematical patterns and relationships as they occur in everyday situations.

We aim to promote a curiosity about the world and some understanding of the scientific principles which apply to it.



The children also study the foundation subjects where they begin to consider the relevance of spiritual values in human life. An enjoyment of the creative arts and an appreciation of all that is beautiful, well-designed and worthwhile is fostered whilst the children acquire skills through a range of practical activities.

We aim to develop skills and enjoyment in physical activity of many kinds, including games, gymnastics, dance and swimming because we believe it is vital to balance academic and physical pursuits, so that the children gain confidence, self-discipline and learn the value of a team spirit as well as benefiting their health.