Tooting Primary School

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Our Curriculum

Growing confident learners for the future.

Our curriculum is designed to help every child thrive academically, socially and personally. We combine high expectations with strong support so that children develop the knowledge, skills and character needed for lifelong success.

Grounded in our core values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Kindness, learning is carefully sequenced from Early Years through to Year 6, helping children build secure understanding and lasting confidence.

Every Child Deserves the Best Start

We believe every child deserves:

  • A broad and ambitious curriculum
  • High-quality teaching in every subject
  • Opportunities to develop creativity, curiosity and independence
  • The support needed to succeed

How Learning is Organised

Learning is carefully planned so that knowledge and skills build over time. Children revisit important concepts regularly, helping them remember more and make meaningful connections across different subjects.

Our approach encourages children to:

  • Think deeply
  • Ask questions
  • Develop strong vocabulary
  • Apply their learning confidently
  • Become independent learners

Alongside English and Mathematics, children experience a rich curriculum that includes Science, History, Geography, Computing, Art, Design Technology, Music, Physical Education, Languages and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

Teaching and Learning

Lessons are designed to challenge and support all learners. Teachers use clear explanations, expert modelling, purposeful questioning and regular review to help children succeed and develop confidence.

We place particular importance on:

  • Reading and vocabulary development
  • Knowledge-rich learning
  • Creativity and problem solving
  • Positive learning habits
  • Inclusion and accessibility

The Impact of Our Curriculum

Our curriculum helps children become:

  • Confident communicators
  • Resilient learners
  • Independent thinkers
  • Active citizens
  • Well prepared for the next stage of education

Children leave with strong academic foundations, positive attitudes towards learning and the confidence to contribute to the wider world.

Explore Our Curriculum

Discover how each subject is taught across the school, including curriculum aims, progression of knowledge and skills, and examples of learning.

Select a subject to explore our curriculum in more detail.

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    english

    English

    “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman

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    Maths

    Maths

    “Success in Maths does not depend on how many answers you know, but by what you do when you don’t know the answer.” —Unknown

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    computing

    computing

    Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. Together they are powerful beyond imagination.

    Albert Einstein
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    history

    history

    "History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children." - Nelson Mandela

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    geography

    geography

    Geography is the study of earth as the home of people." - Yi-Fu Tuan

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    music

    music

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    design & technology

    design & technology

    "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams

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    art & design

    art & design

    "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.' - Pablo Picasso

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    RE

    RE

    As a school we pride ourselves on our positive attitude towards pupil-led inquiry and actively encourage children to ask questions, as this  impacts not only their social but moral, spiritual and cultural development.

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    PE and sport

    PE and sport

    At Tooting Primary School we want our children to experience a range of sports and understand the impact that a healthy lifestyle can have on all areas of life.

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    PSHE & RSE

    PSHE & RSE

     

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    outdoor learning

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    early years

    early years

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