Curriculum - ST. Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Curriculum at St Ignatius Primary School

We are building a place to flourish through faith and learning.

At St. Ignatius Primary School, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and rooted in our Catholic faith. It is carefully designed to enable all pupils to flourish – academically, spiritually and personally – so that they develop a genuine love of learning, high aspirations for the future and the resilience to overcome barriers, regardless of starting point or background.

Our mission, building a place to flourish through faith and learning, is not simply a statement; it is the guiding principle that shapes our curriculum design, our teaching and our commitment to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their God-given potential.

Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum intent is to provide a high-quality, knowledge-rich education that enables every child to flourish within a nurturing, faith-filled environment. Grounded in our belief in Christ and guided by our Mission and Vision Statements, we aim to:

  • Deliver an ambitious curriculum that is fully aligned with the National Curriculum (2014) and meets the needs of all learners.
  • Ensure pupils develop secure subject knowledge, key skills and vocabulary, with clear progression from the early years through to Year 6.
  • Place reading at the heart of the curriculum, enabling pupils to access learning confidently across all subjects.
  • Support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, ensuring that faith and values are woven meaningfully through learning.
  • Celebrate the uniqueness of every child, promoting inclusion, equity and high expectations for all.

Through our curriculum, we strive to develop confident, articulate learners who demonstrate empathy, integrity and responsibility, and who are prepared to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.

Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is carefully planned, coherently sequenced and consistently delivered to ensure pupils build knowledge and skills over time. Working collaboratively with our Trust and partner schools, subject leaders have developed clear curriculum maps and progression documents that set out what pupils will learn and when.

Key features of our implementation include:

  • A broad and balanced curriculum that values all subjects and ensures appropriate coverage, depth and challenge.
  • Clear progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary, enabling pupils to make links between learning and deepen understanding.
  • High-quality teaching supported by ongoing professional development, subject expertise and reflective practice.
  • Adaptation and support to ensure learning is accessible for all pupils, including those with SEND and disabilities.

Our curriculum is further enriched through:

  • Rich learning experiences such as educational visits, workshops and themed days that enhance and deepen classroom learning.
  • Visitors and guest speakers who broaden pupils’ horizons, raise aspirations and bring learning to life.
  • An environmental focus, encouraging pupils to care for God’s creation and understand their responsibility as global citizens.

These opportunities foster curiosity, resilience and engagement, ensuring learning is meaningful and memorable.

Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum is seen in pupils who are confident, reflective and motivated learners with strong foundations in faith and learning. Our pupils demonstrate secure knowledge, positive attitudes to learning and the ability to articulate their understanding with confidence.

We evaluate the impact of our curriculum through:

  • Ongoing assessment and monitoring to ensure pupils know more, remember more and can do more over time.
  • Pupils’ work, which reflects ambition, progression and pride across all subjects.
  • Strong outcomes and sustained progress from individual starting points.
  • A culture of reading for pleasure and purpose, supporting learning across the curriculum.
  • Pupil voice, demonstrating enjoyment, engagement and a clear understanding of their learning.

In line with our Catholic ethos, we value each child as a unique individual. Our pupils leave St Ignatius Primary School as compassionate, resilient and responsible young people, equipped with the knowledge, skills and values they need to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Our curriculum is designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of all pupils. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and access for every child, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Further information about how our curriculum is adapted and made accessible can be found in our SEND Report, SEND Policy and SEND Offer, available on our SEND Offer page.

If you have any queries about our school curriculum, please contact the school office:

📧 admin@stig.bkcat.uk | ☎ 01924 271625

Please find more information on individual subjects on their relevant pages.

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