St Catharine’s Catholic Primary School delivers the 2014 National Curriculum, with our interpretation of the values of Catholic Social Teaching permeating Curriculum design.
Please see the Subject Curriculum pages linked from this page to see how learning develops through the school.
- Curriculum design focuses on all curriculum subjects, and offers a wide span of knowledge – for example, a global history curriculum that spans a wide range of time periods and places.
- Cross-curricular links are planned appropriately to assist children in understanding subjects more deeply, and to enable them to use and apply knowledge in different contexts, e.g. Y2 observational drawing of sunflowers whilst studying plants in Science.
- Generally a vertical structure is adopted in subjects with ongoing progression throughout school and as pupils progress through year groups, e.g. demonstrated by Science knowledge organisers. But sometimes a horizontal structure is adopted, such as in the whole school project celebrating the 150th birthday of St Catharine’s Primary School.
- Local context of school informs curriculum design as and when appropriate e.g. consideration of local historical figures or working with community contacts in our consideration of vocations (Fire Service, Library, Police etc.)
- Subject guidance include clear principles defined for each subject area, informed by aspects of Catholic Social Teaching values, EEF research and wider reading.
- Strategies for how to meet the needs of all learners are incorporated into these protocols. Provision is carefully adapted to enable pupils to consolidate skills from previous year groups, whilst not narrowing access to the full curriculum. For example, Phonics provision continues for pupils who have previously not passed the Phonics screen, even into KS2 if necessary.
- Disadvantaged pupils are considered in curriculum design, and there is an awareness that the curriculum isn’t always related to pupils’ lives or experiences to date. For example, there is no assumption that all children will have visited the seaside before starting a ‘Seaside’ topic.
- Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education permeate the children’s learning, alongside British Values. Children are engaged with the wider world and develop into well-rounded individuals, ready for the next stage of their learning.
Please click below to see our whole school curriculum overview:
- Whole school overview 2025-2026 Year A (adapted) Autumn
- Whole school overview 2025-2026 Year A adapted Spring
- Whole school overview 2025-2026 Year A adapted Summer
Click the links below to visit the curriculum pages for each subject.
| Art | Computing | Design and Technology |
| English: Oracy | English: Reading and Phonics | English: Writing |
| French | Geography | History |
| Mathematics | Music | PSHE & RSE |
| Physical Education | Religious Education | Science |
Further information on our curriculum is available from the school office.
Further information on Early Years Foundation Stage can be found here
Further information on the National Curriculum can be found here.
