Curriculum

 

The Bridgewater Primary School curriculum provides all pupils with opportunities to learn and achieve, and to fulfil their potential. It includes not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but also the range of extra-curricular activities that the school organises in order to enrich the experiences of our children.

At the heart of our practice are the 5R’s – readiness, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection and responsibility – as we understand these to be key to future success.

 

Implementation

We provide a broad and balanced education for all pupils that’s coherently planned and sequenced to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through a range of activities and experiences. The school promotes active, independent learning, enabling pupils to pose their own questions and pursue their own ideas and issues. Adaptive teaching ensures that we meet the diverse needs of all learners.

 

Impact

If pupils are keeping up with our well planned and sequenced curriculum, they are deemed to be making progress. At Bridgewater Primary School we measure the impact of our curriculum using both formative and summative assessment. Through Summative assessments, children are assessed against Year group expectations using standardised tests in Reading, Writing and Maths. Pupils are also assessed according to the requirements of the EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2 of the National Curriculum. Formative assessments are also used to assess the ongoing progress within lessons for example post learning quizzes, retrieval work, pupil voice and book looks.

 

 

Cultural Capital

Cultural capital at Bridgewater Primary School refers to the knowledge, skills, experiences, and values that help children understand and contribute to the world around them. It is built not only through core subjects but also through the foundation subjects of the National Curriculum, such as history, geography, art, music, and design and technology. Through these subjects, pupils encounter diverse ideas, traditions, and creative practices that broaden their understanding of society and enrich their sense of identity. Our curriculum also recognises and celebrates the diversity of the school community, ensuring that pupils see their own cultures, languages, and experiences reflected in what they learn. Cultural capital is further strengthened when learning is meaningfully linked to the local area—for example, studying local historical landmarks, exploring local geographical features, or engaging with regional artistic and musical traditions. By drawing on both the richness of the community and its varied heritage, we help children develop a deep sense of belonging, respect for others, and curiosity about the wider world. For further details please see the Cultural Capital page.

 

Extra-curricular Activities

We offer a wide variety of clubs that take place before school, during lunch break and after school. These are run by members of staff and outside agencies. Some of the clubs we offer are: Cooking, football, dance, choir, woodwork, gymnastics, ipad and eco club. Please contact the school office for further information about our range of afterschool clubs.

 

If you require further information about our school curriculum, you can refer to the individual subject policies on this website. Alternatively, you can discuss with our assistant headteacher, Mrs Byard, who leads on the school curriculum.