"The curriculum is well-balanced and ensures that all pupils have access to a broad range of subjects and activities. They greatly benefit from working in small groups, as core subjects are taught according to pupils' ability." ISI Inspection October 2006
Infants
Our syllabus is arranged to meet the requirements of Public School Entrance Examinations for 11 year olds and 11 Examinations for Grammar Schools plus Key Stage 2 National Tests. Therefore the curriculum is broadly in the line with The National Curriculum but is enhanced and extended by subject specialist teachers. The school offers you a teacher-pupil ratio of one to ten. French and Spanish are taught by native speakers and Y6 are introduced to Latin.
Most of our pupils go on to local selective secondary schools, either in the Independent or Maintained sector.
The school is divided into 8-year groups, including the Nursery. (to find out more about the Nursery click here
"The quality of teaching in the Foundation Stage is outstanding and excellent teaching was observed across the school." ISI Inspection October 2006
The infant school consists of Reception, year 1 and Year 2 class.
Each class has a Form Teacher and a dedicated teaching assistant.
Your child's form teacher is responsible for his or her academic development and pastoral welfare and teaches the core subjects of English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, and PSHCE.
The enhanced Curriculum, offers a wide range of educational experiences with specialist teachers who work with the Infant children in French, Spanish, PE, Games, Dance, Music and Drama.
Each class has designated lessons in the ICT suite where they are taught in small groups. These skills are further developed within the classroom where children have access to computers and interactive whiteboards and can use their ICT skills to enhance their learning in other areas of the curriculum
Our school site is small and secure, we invest in people and are exceptionally well staffed. Children are given a healthy mid-morning snack and drink and are encouraged to drink water throughout the day. At playtime and lunchtime, they are supervised by their own teachers. This continuity of care not only promotes good table manners and healthy eating habits, but ensures that children are cared for and encouraged to learn by the same people whether in the classroom, the playground, the dining hall and even in before and after school clubs.
The atmosphere within the school is happy and harmonious. Y6 pupils are designated as monitors for the Infants, fostering very positive and caring relationships between them. We hope your child will flourish during his or her time with us. School starts at 8.40 and finishes at 3.30.
Juniors
The four junior classes have Form Teachers who are responsible for their general academic progress and pastoral care. However, for much of the day these classes are divided into ability groups and taught by subject specialist teachers. Ability grouping ensures that all pupils are challenged and supported according to their individual needs and talents. This enables us to achieve first class academic results whilst catering for all abilities.
In Year 5 and 6, the Maths and English specialist teachers prepare pupils for entrance examinations and the Key Stage 2 National tests.
"The school's aims are well supported by the good quality of the teaching which enables pupils of all abilities, including those needing additional support, to acquire knowledge and new skills, and to make efficient progress. Excellent teaching was observed across the school."
ISI Inspection October 2006