Primary
Primary school offers the Cambridge Primary Programme, a world-class curriculum designed to foster a lifelong love of learning while providing a rigorous academic foundation. Our Primary section is thoughtfully structured to support your child’s development as they transition from foundational learning to more complex, subject-specific exploration.
Primary curriculum is divided into two distinct 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, where we build upon the natural curiosity fostered in early childhood, gradually introducing more formal structures to academic inquiry.
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3 – 6): As pupils progress, the focus shifts toward deepening their subject-specific knowledge, understanding, and critical skills. This phase is designed to ensure a seamless transition and robust preparation for the academic rigours of Secondary School.
What make us special?
We believe in educating the “whole child.” Our curriculum ensures pupils gain proficiency across a wide range of disciplines:
- Core Subjects: English, Mathematics and Science.
- Humanities & Languages: Geography, History, Spanish, and Polish.
- Creative & Physical: ICT, Art, Music, and Physical Education (PE).
To support social-emotional development, pupils in Years 2, 3, and 4 participate in specialised Social Skills Training. Furthermore, we prioritise literacy across the entire Primary section through our daily Reading Programme, ensuring every child begins their morning engaged with literature.
Cambridge Progression Tests
To ensure our pupils are consistently meeting 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 an invaluable part of our academic journey for several reasons:
- Familiarisation: They help children become comfortable with the Cambridge test format and question styles in a supportive environment.
- International Benchmarking: They allow the school to measure learner performance against rigorous international standards.
- Targeted Support: By monitoring both group and individual performance, our teachers can identify specific areas where a child may need extra challenge or additional support.
The Cambridge Checkpoint – Year 6
In the final year of Primary, all pupils participate in 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, as it demonstrates that a child is well-suited and fully prepared for the next level of education in Secondary school. For the school, 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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