Primary
Our Primary school offers the Cambridge Primary Programme — a world-class curriculum designed to foster a lifelong love of learning. At the same time, it provides a rigorous academic foundation. Our Primary section is thoughtfully structured to support your child as they transition from foundational learning to more complex, subject-specific exploration.
The Primary curriculum is divided into two phases, each tailored to the developmental needs of our students:
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): This stage bridges the gap between the investigative play of Early Years and formal education. Year 2 serves as a pivotal transition year. Here, we build upon the natural curiosity fostered in early childhood and gradually introduce more formal structures.
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): As pupils progress, the focus shifts toward deepening subject-specific knowledge, understanding, and critical skills. Therefore, this phase ensures a seamless transition and robust preparation for Secondary School.
What makes our Primary special?
We believe in educating the whole child. For this reason, our curriculum ensures pupils gain proficiency across a wide range of disciplines: English, Mathematics, and Science as core subjects; Geography, History, Spanish, and Polish in humanities and languages; and ICT, Art, Music, and Physical Education as creative and physical subjects.
To support social-emotional development, pupils in Years 2, 3, and 4 take part in specialised Social Skills Training. Furthermore, we prioritise literacy across the entire Primary section through our daily Reading Programme. As a result, every child begins their morning engaged with literature.
Cambridge Progression Tests
To ensure our pupils consistently meet their learning goals, in Years 3, 4, and 5 they sit the Cambridge Primary Progression Tests in English, Mathematics, and Science.
These internal assessments are invaluable for several reasons. First, they help children become comfortable with the Cambridge test format in a supportive environment. Second, they allow the school to measure learner performance against rigorous international standards. Finally, by monitoring both group and individual performance, our teachers can identify where a child may need extra challenge or additional support.
The Cambridge Checkpoint – Year 6
In the final year of Primary, all pupils take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams. These are formal assessments marked by Cambridge International examiners in English, Mathematics, and Science.
Success in these qualifications is a significant milestone. In particular, it demonstrates that a child is well-suited and fully prepared for the next level of education. Moreover, these exams provide a final, comprehensive view of how our learners perform against the global benchmark before they transition to Key Stage 3.
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