Welcome from Mrs O Kopitko – Upper School Leader

In Years 5 and 6, children begin an important stage of their education as they prepare for 11+ entrance exams and their transition to secondary schools. Our bespoke well-balanced curriculum is designed to nurture curious, confident and well-rounded individuals, and geared towards academic progress and personal development. Pupils benefit from subject specialist teaching, academic enrichment sessions and a wide range of extracurricular activities as the learning is complemented by engaging workshops, educational visits and residential trips. We place great value on oracy, critical thinking and public speaking, ensuring children grow in confidence as well as knowledge. Well-being is a key priority across the phase, supported by regular timetabled mindfulness sessions and strong pastoral care. We value our strong partnership with parents and believe that working closely together helps each child thrive. 

Highlights

PE, French, Music, Drama and Computing all taught by specialist teachers and experienced external sports coaches.

PE & Games lessons - making the most of our beautiful grounds, including our all-weather court.

Computing - children use laptops in the air-conditioned computing suite to enhance their topic work and enjoy focused computing and Century Tech lessons.

Art lessons take place in our dedicated art room, offering an inspiring space for creativity and self-expression.

Lunchtime - children have the choice to either bring in their own lunch or have a delicious hot one.

Library - where the children foster a love of reading that stays with pupils long after they leave the classroom.

Opal playtime - a new addition to our playtime’s where the children can play in different zones, with children from all year groups, making playtime fun & imaginative.

Regular school sporting fixtures - with every child given the opportunity to represent the school during the year.

Specialist teaching in Maths, English and Humanities - gives children access to expert knowledge and enhance learning experiences.

Year 5 residential trip to the Isle of Wight - packed with adventure, teamwork and outdoor discovery.

Year 6 residential trip to France - offers cultural immersion, new experiences and unforgettable memories.

Year 6 end-of-year production - develops creativity, confidence and performance skills.