Our Curriculum at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School

“Loved by Jesus, we love, we learn, we live and grow together for Him.”

At St Peter’s, everything we do is rooted in our Catholic mission. We believe every child is a unique and precious gift from God. Our goal is to help each child flourish—spiritually, academically, and personally—so they can grow in love, knowledge, and faith, and live life to the full.

What Makes Our Curriculum Special?

• Broad and Rich: We offer a wide range of subjects and experiences to help children discover their God-given talents.
• Knowledge-Focused: Carefully chosen content in every subject builds a strong foundation for life.
• High Standards: We aim for excellence in reading, writing, and maths, while also nurturing creativity, curiosity, and character.
• Respect for Each Subject: Each subject is taught with depth and integrity, helping children understand how different areas of knowledge work.
• Well-Planned and Ambitious: Our curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced to challenge and inspire all learners.
• Deep Thinking: We encourage children to make meaningful connections and think critically and creatively.
• Exciting and Relevant: Lessons spark curiosity and connect learning to the world around them.
• Rooted in Excellent Teaching: Our teachers use proven, research-based methods to help every child succeed.

Our Curriculum Approach

We use the Primary Knowledge Curriculum, as our starting point as it is based on three key principles:

1. Knowledge is valued and clearly taught
2. Knowledge is carefully sequenced
3. Knowledge is taught to be remembered

This ensures children build a deep and lasting understanding of the world.

How We Teach – Curriculum Implementation

• Every lesson begins by revisiting prior learning to strengthen memory and understanding.
• We focus on vocabulary, helping children use new words with confidence.
• Lessons are broken into manageable steps, with clear explanations and time to practise.
• Teachers check understanding regularly and give helpful feedback to support progress.

What We Achieve – Curriculum Impact

• We assess learning regularly to ensure children are meeting their goals.
• Teachers use this information to plan next steps and support every child.
• Our pupils are proud of their work and speak confidently about what they’ve learned.
• We are always improving our curriculum—because our children deserve the very best.

 Disciplinary and Substantive Knowledge

• We teach children how to think like historians, scientists, artists, and more.
• We challenge stereotypes and introduce diverse role models.
• Events like our art gallery and science fair give pupils the chance to explore and share their learning.
• We use tools like quizzes and knowledge organisers to help children remember key facts.

Our Core Subjects

In English, maths, and science, we ensure every child masters the basics—and goes beyond:

• English: We foster a love of reading and strong communication skills.
• Maths: We encourage deep thinking and problem-solving.
• Science: We develop understanding through hands-on learning and exploration.

Our pupils achieve good results, but more importantly, they leave us confident, curious, and ready for the next stage of their journey.

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