Primary Curriculum Overview - The Gatwick School Primary Primary Curriculum Overview Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on X Share on X Email this page Primary Curriculum Overview In the Primary Phase (Reception to Year 6) children develop strong foundations in English, Maths, Science and ICT which is based first on the Early Years Foundation Stage and subsequently on The National Curriculum, at time entailing the formal teaching of Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar as part of our emphasis on Literacy development. This deep ability in the core subjects underpins learning in all areas. Our foundation subjects are taught discretely, teaching children the discrete knowledge and skills in History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, RE and Well-being (PSHE and RSE) that will prepare them for secondary school and beyond. This is done in termly units based on an essential question that can address skills and content knowledge appropriate for different year groups. Foundation subject teaching provides children with the tools to question themselves and their world. It teaches them to think critically, to articulate their ideas verbally and in writing, and to work proficiently with technology. It is an education that provides children with the knowledge and skills necessary to choose any direction in life. Primary Primary Curriculum Overview Subject Information Clubs & Activities Reception Transition Useful Links Camp Glide - Breakfast and After School Club Dates for the Diary 23 April Year 10 GCSE geography fieldwork Trip 24 April Y2 Battle Abbey Trip 2026 27 April Year 5 Chartwell House Trip 27 April Primary Maths Parent Event - Y1, 2 and 3 9:00am - 9:30am 29 April Year 3 Kingswood Residential 29 April Primary Maths Parent Event - Y4 and 5 9:00am - 9:30am 29 April Primary Maths Parent Event -Y1 -6 3:30pm - 4:00pm 30 April SEND Coffee Afternoon 5:00pm - 6:00pm 30 April Year 3 Kingswood Residential 30 April YEP Awards Night - Warden Park School 01 May Year 3 Kingswood Residential 04 May GCSE Exams View all events Term Dates Connecting our Community @gatwickschool 20 April 2026 ✨ Save the Date ✨ Our School Colour Run & Summer Fair is coming! 📅 Friday 17th July ⏰ 5:00 -7:00pm 📍 The Gatwick School Playground More details to follow – mark your calendars! 🎉 #SaveTheDate  #ColourRun  #SummerFair  #thegatwickschool  #FamilyFun— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Apr 20, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 16 April 2026 Congratulations to everyone receiving their offer today. We can’t wait to welcome our new starters to the TGS family this September. 🏫 Families who have secured a place will receive further information, this Friday. #thegatwickschool  #primaryofferday  #septemberstart— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Apr 16, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 5 February 2026 🎤 Staff & Secondary Karaoke 🎤 📅 Friday 13th ⏰ Period 5 💷 £1 donation All proceeds will go towards our fundraising for St Catherine’s Hospice as part of our YEP Project ❤️ If you’d like to sing, please sign up with Miss Boyes 🎶 #StaffKaraoke  #SecondaryKaraoke  #YEP— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Feb 5, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 4 February 2026 A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for the Year 9 Options Evening! Your support and engagement are key in helping our students make informed decisions about their future. #Year9Options  #ParentSupport  #thegatwickschool  #chances  #choices  #culture— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Feb 4, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 30 January 2026 🍰 Cake Sale Today! 🍰 Join us at 3pm in Primary Reception for our cake sale! All money raised will be donated to St Catherine’s Hospice as part of our YEP project 💛 #CakeSale  #Fundraising  #StCatherinesHospice  #YEPProject  #CharityEvent  💛🍰— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Jan 30, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 27 January 2026 Year 11 Triple Science Students 📚 Lunchtime GCSE Masterclasses are running every Tuesday & Wednesday in AL2 from Tuesday 3rd February🔬✨ Join in for extra support, exam practice, and tips to boost your grades as you prepare for your GCSEs #Year11  #TripleScience  #gcses— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Jan 27, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 22 January 2026 This term, Year 1 have been learning all about how to keep healthy. This week, we focused on looking after our teeth and why good dental hygiene is so important. #LookingAfterOurTeeth  #HealthySmiles  #DentalHealth  #LearningThroughPlay— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Jan 22, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 13 January 2026 📢Year 11 Prom Reminder 🎉 Don’t miss out! Pay your Year 11 Prom deposit on Arbor by Friday 30th January 2026 to secure your ticket. #Year11Prom  #Prom2026  #ClassOf2026  #PromNight  #SchoolProm— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Jan 13, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 5 January 2026 ⏰ If your child is starting primary school this September, please remember that the deadline to submit your application is Thursday 15 January 2026. #primaryadmissions  #thegatwickschool— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Jan 5, 2026 View Tweet @gatwickschool 17 December 2025 ✨ Primary Christmas Magic 🎄 Our KS2 Christmas Concert and the EY & KS1 Nativity were absolutely fantastic! The children shone so brightly on stage, filling the hall with joy, and Christmas spirit. #ChristmasConcert  #Nativity  #SchoolCommunity  #Proud  #thegatwickschool— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Dec 17, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 15 December 2025 Congratulations to our Christmas Card winners Hana (Year 11), Eliza Z (Year 9) and Anaya A (Year 6). Hana is a returning winner from last year and our runner-up Sophie S (Year 6), with a beautifully designed pop-up card! #CompetitionWinners  #StudentSuccess— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Dec 15, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 8 December 2025 ✨ Year 11 Prom – Thursday 9th July! ✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night as we celebrate the Class of 2026! We’re excited to announce that Arbor Pay is now open for Year 11 Prom — secure your place at prom by reserving your spot today. #Year11Prom  #ClassOf2025— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Dec 8, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 8 December 2025 🎄✨ Christmas Toy Donation Drive! By donating toys, you’ll be supporting our local charity shops and brightening someone’s Christmas 🎁✨ 🧸 How to donate: 📅 Drop-off Deadline: 17th December 📍 Location: Primary Reception #ChristmasGiving  #ToyDonationDrive  #SpreadJoy— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Dec 8, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 4 December 2025 Primary and Secondary students came together to decorate our new Christmas tree 🎄 Moments like these show the unity that makes our school special. Two small schools, one big family.  #thegatwickschool  #christmasiscoming  #festivespirit— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Dec 4, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 4 December 2025 Get Ready for the Next TTRS Throwdown! 🔥 The ultimate test of speed, accuracy, and determination is back! 💪 📅 Date: 08th – 12th December Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate the leaderboard? 🏆 #TTRSThrowdown  #TTRS  #Rockstars  #maths  #GameOn  #thegatwickschool— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Dec 4, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 13 November 2025 Our U14 girls smashed it vs Holy Trinity today—17 goals and a big win! 🙌 Huge shoutout to Che (Y8) for scoring over half! 🌟Woman of the Match: Hannestina🌟 So proud of the team! 💪  #netball  #U14girls  #teamspirit  #victory  #thegatwickschool— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Nov 13, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 12 November 2025 🎄 Christmas Jumper Day – Tombola Thank you for supporting our school and spreading a little extra Christmas cheer! ❤️🎅 #ChristmasJumperDay  #SchoolChristmasFair  #FestiveFun  #TombolaTime  #SupportOurSchool  #CommunitySpirit  #HolidaySeason  #GetFestive— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Nov 12, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 11 November 2025 🌺 We Remember 🌺 Today, on Remembrance Day, our school paused for a 2-minute silence to honour and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. We will remember them. Lest We forget #RemembranceDay  #WeRemember  #LestWeForget  #PoppyAppeal  #SchoolCommunity— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Nov 11, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 17 October 2025 Two Small Schools, One Big Family! Today, our secondary students made a special delivery of balloons to our primary phase students in Year 3 and 4 to celebrate their amazing achievements in TT Rockstars and Accelerated Reader! 🌟 #TeamSpirit  #OneBigFamily  #StudentSuccess— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Oct 17, 2025 View Tweet @gatwickschool 13 October 2025 🎸✨ TT ROCKSTARS DAY – 7th November! ✨🎸 Get ready to rock your maths skills — because TT Rockstars Day is coming!Thursday, 7th November, we’re turning up the volume and dressing like ROCKSTARS to celebrate our times tables🤘 #TTRockstars  #MathsIsFun  #DressLikeARockstar— The Gatwick School (@gatwickschool) Oct 13, 2025 View Tweet Cookie Policy: We use cookies on this site to improve your user experience. 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