Year Groups

Key Stage 2

We offer classes of twenty five to thirty children on average throughout the school working in single age groups. Work is always planned to match the children's abilities and extend their understanding and development of skills in the most appropriate way.

Teachers use a range of teaching techniques to accommodate the age range, ability and attainment within a class. Sometimes the children are taught as individuals, in a group, as a whole class, or in ability groups within their classroom. The extent to which technique is used varies according to the nature of the subject being taught and the children's level of achievement. Groups are made according to ability and work is planned for each group to match their level of attainment.

Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace, and detailed weekly planning of work ensures that varying rates of progress are taken into account. All staff have high expectations and both staff and children work hard to maintain high standards in teaching and learning.

The core subjects are usually taught separately while the foundation subjects may sometimes be linked together within a theme as well as being taught as block or units of work. Themes also provide further opportunities for pupils to apply and demonstrate previously learned skills in the core subjects.