The School Day 

A calm start leads to a productive day. Our gates open at 8.45am, allowing children to head straight to their classrooms, greet their friends, and settle in before the register at 9.00am. 

• Nursery & Reception: Parents are invited to use the Early Years entrance. We warmly welcome you to stay for those first few moments to ensure your child feels settled, happy, and ready to play and learn.

• Year 1 to Year 6: Children enter the school through the double gates. Teachers will greet the children and help them to settle in for the day. 

• Punctuality: We strive for a peaceful atmosphere; arriving on time helps your child start their morning with confidence.

Morning

The morning is when our core academic learning happens. We focus heavily on developing strong foundations at the beginning of the day. 

Reading & Phonics

• Early Years & KS1: We use the Little Wandle programme. It is a highly structured, successful approach to phonics. Being on time is vital here, as these fast-paced sessions set the tone for the day.

• Key Stage 2: Older pupils engage with Spelling Shed and Reading Vipers an expert-led programme designed to deepen comprehension and expand vocabulary.

Maths & Literacy

The rest of the morning is dedicated to dedicated to the core subjects. We pride ourselves on a curriculum that is both rigorous and deeply imaginative, ensuring every child builds the confidence to solve problems and the voice to express themselves.

We use the White Rose Maths scheme as our primary guide to ensure a clear, logical progression of skills in maths. However, we don't believe in "one size fits all." Our experienced teachers adapt every lesson to suit the specific needs and pace of their class, ensuring no child is left behind and everyone is appropriately challenged.

In writing we use the CLPE (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education)  approach, which places high-quality children’s literature at the centre of learning. We focus heavily on developing sophisticated language and vocabulary.  

In Nursery and Reception, we follow the Birth to 5 Matters framework. 

Collective Worship & Celebration

We gather as a community to reflect on our school vision and values through stories, song, and drama.

• Monday, Tuesday, Friday: Morning assembly starts at 9.00am. 

• Wednesday: Clergy worship lead by a representative from either St Mary's, St John's or St Andrew's

• Thursday: Clebration collective worship starts at 9.30am. During this assembly we celebrate our pupils' achievements and once a year host a class assembly. Parents are warmly welcomed to the class assemblies. 

Lunchtime

At our school, lunchtime is far more than just a break in the day; it is a vital time for social growth, physical activity, and building friendships across different year groups.

To ensure every child has the room they need to enjoy their meal and play comfortably, we use a staggered lunchtime approach. This creates a relaxed atmosphere where our youngest learners in Nursery and Reception can eat at a gentler pace before the older pupils join the hall.

Our playgrounds are hives of activity! We provide a variety of zones to cater to every child's preference:

• Sporting Zones: For those who want to run, keep active, and develop their teamwork skills.

• Imaginative Play: Dedicated spaces for children to create, explore, and engage in "small world" play.

We are incredibly proud of how our older pupils take care of our younger ones. Whether it’s helping a younger child at the lunch table or leading a game on the playground, these interactions foster a wonderful sense of responsibility in our older children and ensure our younger children feel safe, happy, and inspired.

Afternoons

Our afternoons are dedicated to the wider curriculum. Learning often centres around immersive Science or Humanities themes. We also make the most of our local area:

• Swimming sessions at the local pool for children in Y3.

• Regular visits to museums, galleries and places of interest across London. 

The school day concudes at 3.20pm for children in the Early Years and at 3.30 for all other classes.