Curriculum

With small class sizes, we are able to meet every pupil’s needs. We inspire a lifelong love of learning by challenging pupils toward academic excellence while providing dedicated support for those who need it. Our academic curriculum for Years 1 to 4 follows the National Curriculum of England & Wales and is divided into two key stages.

Key Stage 1 includes pupils at 5 to 7 years of age in Years 1 and 2. The core subjects are Mathematics, English and Science taught by their class teacher, who also teaches daily Phonics lessons, Humanities, Religious Studies and Personal Social Health Education. The children have specialist teachers for French (Year 2), Kiswahili, Music, Computing, PE and Art. Key Stage 2 broadens and deepens the thinking in the core subjects for the 7 to 9 year olds. The children are introduced to additional specialist teachers for Design Technology and Games.

To ensure each child’s needs are catered for, we deliver high quality, differentiated lessons and work closely with our Learning Development Centre. In Year 3 and 4, children are grouped by ability for Mathematics and spelling to ensure they are taught at a pace and level most suitable to achieve and progress.

We tailor the level of work to ensure every pupil can achieve and progress. Learning often takes the form of theme-based projects that link creatively with our Art curriculum. This allows children to gain a deep understanding of the subject, often enhanced by local trips. We bring subjects to life with immersive, themed activity days—like celebrating the Festival of Holi by throwing powder paint, hosting a Kenya Day, or re-enacting the lives of Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, or even World War Two evacuees. All the children’s hard work in the Lower School culminates in a special outward bound residential trip to celebrate their journey before moving on!