Living and Learning Together
At Colindale Primary School we offer a well-rounded education, based on a rich and vibrant curriculum which builds on prior learning and prepares our pupils for the next stage of their journey. Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious for every child, and reflects the diverse community we serve.
We aim to nurture curious, confident, and resilient learners who love to discover, question, and create. Every subject is planned to build knowledge and skills progressively, so children leave us ready to thrive at secondary school and beyond.
Key Stage 1 and 2
From Year 1 through to Year 6, our Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum builds knowledge and skills sequentially across every subject. Teachers plan carefully to help every child know more, remember more, and do more — and to develop the wider dispositions of curiosity, resilience, and creativity.
Assessment
We use a mix of ongoing formative assessment in the classroom and periodic summative assessments to check what our pupils have learned and to identify next steps. Teachers use this information to adapt planning, provide targeted support, and celebrate progress with families through regular reports and consultations.
Across the school we also plan enrichment opportunities that go beyond the classroom, so every child benefits from:
- trips, visits, and visiting speakers connected to each topic
- whole-school themed weeks (Science, Book Week, Culture Day)
- opportunities to perform, compete, and share their learning with families
- a rich programme of clubs, extra-curricular activities, and residential trips
