Curriculum

Classes and Curriculum

We are immensely proud of being a village school. With a small number of children in each class, we are able to cater for every individual need of every individual child that steps through our doors.

An outdoor small-world tray of sand, water, animals and diggers set out for the children

Statutory information

Our classes

Stedham Primary School has 3 classes in the morning and 2 classes in the afternoon, named after the three most common animals that live in the woods surrounding our school.

The class structure for the academic year 2026/27 is as follows:

Morning sessions (Reading, Writing, Maths and Phonics focus)

Class Year groups
Rabbits Reception and Year 1
Hedgehogs Year 2 and 3
Foxes Year 5 and 6

Afternoon sessions (Foundation subjects)

Teacher Year groups
Mrs Katie Unwin Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Mrs Michelle Bean Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6

Curriculum intent

At Stedham Primary School, our curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced and ambitious, enabling children to build strong knowledge, rich vocabulary and understanding over time. Guided by our values, we challenge pupils to think deeply, make connections and grow in confidence, so they are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for life beyond our school.

Religious education

Religious education (RE) is part of our curriculum for every year group. Parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of RE. If you would like to discuss this, please contact the school office.

Whole school curriculum map

Our curriculum is carefully designed ensuring clear progression and coverage for all pupils. Each academic year is structured around six engaging whole‑school topics. These shared themes allow children of different ages to learn alongside one another, providing valuable opportunities for collaboration, discussion and shared experiences across the school.

To ensure our curriculum remains purposeful, relevant and responsive to the needs of our pupils, it is formally reviewed and evaluated on an annual basis.

(7th September 2026) Our Whole School Curriculum Map for 2026–2027 will be uploaded to the website very soon.

Class long term plans 2026–2027

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