Curriculum

At Croscombe Church of England Primary School, we believe every child is uniquely created and deeply valued by God. Inspired by Jesus’ words, “Let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16), we nurture a community where every child knows they belong, is encouraged to wonder and is empowered to flourish while helping others to flourish too.

Our curriculum is the living expression of this vision. It is broad, balanced, ambitious and inclusive, carefully designed so that every child, regardless of their starting point, develops the knowledge, skills and character they need to thrive both now and in the future. We recognise and celebrate the unique gifts of every child, fostering kindness, curiosity, courage and responsibility through creative, rich and meaningful learning experiences that excite, challenge and inspire.
Designed to meet the needs of our mixed-age classes, our curriculum is coherently planned and thoughtfully sequenced to ensure that knowledge and skills build progressively over time. Strong foundations are established in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 before being revisited, strengthened and deepened throughout Key Stage 2. Children develop secure substantive knowledge alongside the disciplinary knowledge and skills that enable them to think, question and work as historians, geographers, scientists, artists, designers, mathematicians and readers.

Learning at Croscombe is connected, purposeful, and memorable. Meaningful links between subjects help children apply their learning in different contexts, deepen their understanding and make lasting connections. Through enquiry, exploration and reflection, children are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, think critically, solve problems creatively and become increasingly confident, independent learners.

Alongside classroom learning, children grow through collective worship, educational visits, outdoor learning, enrichment opportunities, relationships and daily routines. Together, these experiences nurture their spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development, enabling them to flourish as compassionate, courageous and responsible community members.

Rooted in our Christian vision and values, our curriculum prepares children not only for the next stage of their education but for life beyond school. Supported by a culture of equality, aspiration and high expectations, we strive to remove barriers to learning so that every child can flourish and doors are opened rather than closed to future opportunities.

Above all, we want every child to leave Croscombe ready to let their light shine – living with kindness, curiosity, courage, and responsibility, making a positive difference in their communities and caring for God’s world.