Lower School Curriculum

In our small classes, each child receives just the right amount of support and challenge. This enables the girls to realise their innermost academic potential. We also equip pupils to be independent learners. For example we encourage pupils to ask questions and to find out the answers themselves, continually expanding their learning.

“Pupils reach excellent levels of attainment in lessons, work and public examinations”

From ISI inspection report 2023 - rated 'excellent'

Balanced curriculum

The Lower School curriculum is varied and lively. Pupils study English, Maths, Science, ICT, Languages and Humanities. In addition, the girls follow a rich Personal Social Health, Citizenship and Economic Education programme. This includes philosophical enquiries which encourages pupils to form their own opinions, while listening to other points of view.

We broaden pupils’ horizons through Music, Art, Drama, Sport and Forest School. These are often taught by specialist teachers. You can find out more about the different areas of the curriculum on the following pages. You can also see our impressive results here.

“The school delivers a progressive, broad and balanced curriculum across the whole school with a good emphasis on developing the ‘whole’ child”

National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE)

Bringing learning to life

During every school day, pupils receive engaging academic teaching and endless learning opportunities.

In addition, we often have special guests visit to give inspirational talks and run interactive workshops. Themed days and weeks, from charity days to Design and Technology week and Eco week, are packed with practical classes, fun activities and opportunities to try something new.

Pupils take part in local and national competitions such as the National General Knowledge, Science and Mathematics Championships, public speaking contests and sports tournaments. The girls are always very proud to represent the school and we see much success. This is particularly impressive for a small school where we encourage all the girls to take part in different activities, whatever their ability.

“Identification and provision for those who are exceptionally able or have multi-exceptionality is highly effective”

National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE)