Curriculum

Curriculum at St Hugh’s

At St Hugh’s, we believe that education is about inspiring curiosity, fostering resilience, and equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills, and character to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Our curriculum is designed to challenge, engage, and support every child as they embark on their journey of discovery and growth.

A Broad and Balanced Foundation

We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes academic excellence while nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. From the core subjects of English, mathematics, and science to the humanities, arts, sport and languages, every pupil is encouraged to explore and develop their passions.

Key Features of Our Curriculum

1. Personalised Learning

At St Hugh’s, we recognise that every child learns differently. Our small class sizes enable us to focus on the individual needs of each child. We pride ourselves on recognising and nurturing the unique talents and potential of every child. Through close teacher-pupil relationships, we ensure that every child is supported and challenged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

 2. Preparation for Senior Schools

As a prep school, we are committed to equipping pupils with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to excel in the next stage of their education. Our curriculum is carefully designed to align with the expectations of leading senior schools, ensuring our pupils are fully prepared for Common Entrance, scholarships, and the challenges that lie ahead.

3. Innovative Teaching Approaches

Our teaching embraces both traditional methods and innovative practices, incorporating technology and project-based learning to foster engagement and deepen understanding.

4. Global Perspective

We aim to develop well-rounded, globally aware individuals. Pupils study a diverse range of subjects and topics, encouraging them to think critically about the world and their place within it.

5. Co-Curricular Integration

Our curriculum extends beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in sports, performing arts, outdoor education, and enrichment activities, providing opportunities to build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Early Years and Key Stages

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): In our nurturing environment, young learners develop essential skills through play, exploration, and discovery.

• Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2: Our curriculum builds progressively, ensuring a solid foundation in literacy, numeracy, and a wide array of subjects, all taught by passionate and experienced teachers.

• Upper School: As pupils approach senior school, the curriculum becomes more specialised, including preparation for Common Entrance and scholarship examinations.

A Commitment to Excellence

We are dedicated to providing an education that inspires and empowers every child. By combining academic rigour with a focus on character education, we prepare our pupils not only to excel in their studies but also to lead fulfilling lives, both at school and beyond.