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Upper School (Key Stage 2, ages 7-11)Pupils in Years 3 to 6 attend the Upper School. For the first year, children are taught mainly by their class teacher in their form rooms in a self-contained building, although they are introduced to some academic and practical subjects in specialist rooms in other parts of Upper School. Children in Years 4 – 6 are located in the rest of the Upper School buildings and are taught by subject teachers or specialists. The curriculum is designed to give a good academic grounding for a successful future education, and in particular to prepare pupils for entrance examinations to senior independent schools at the age of 11+. The core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science. The school timetable also includes Art & Design Technology (including Food Technology & Textiles), French, History, Geography, Information & Communications Technology, Music, Religious Education and Physical Education & Games. A primary Latin course is also introduced during Upper School, and pupils are prepared for verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests. In order to promote good study habits, prep (homework) continues to be set every school day.
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