A Nurturing School Where Every Child Can Flourish

Art

Art and Design at Rookery enables pupils to observe, explore, experiment and communicate ideas visually. Through drawing, painting, sculpture, craft and digital or contemporary approaches, pupils build technical skill, knowledge of artists and confidence in developing an individual creative response.

British Values

Rookery actively promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These values are embedded through curriculum learning, school culture, pupil leadership and everyday relationships.

Collective Worship

Collective Worship at Rookery provides a regular shared opportunity for reflection, celebration and consideration of values, beliefs and experiences. It supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and strengthens a sense of belonging within a diverse school community.

Computing

Computing at Rookery develops confident, creative and responsible users of technology. Pupils build knowledge across computer science, information technology and digital literacy, learning how digital systems work, how to create with technology and how to use online environments safely and thoughtfully.

Design Technology

Design and Technology at Rookery challenges pupils to identify needs, generate ideas, make purposeful products and evaluate how well they work. Pupils combine creativity with technical knowledge, practical skill and responsible decision-making across structures, mechanisms, textiles, food and electrical systems.

Early Years

Early Years at Rookery provides a nurturing, ambitious and play-rich foundation for learning. Children develop communication, personal and social skills, early reading, writing and mathematics through a carefully planned balance of direct teaching, purposeful interaction, exploration and sustained play indoors and outdoors.

English

English at Rookery places reading at the heart of the curriculum. Through high-quality texts, systematic early reading, purposeful writing, rich vocabulary and confident spoken language, pupils develop the literacy knowledge and communication skills they need to succeed across the curriculum and beyond school.

Enrichment

Enrichment is an important part of life at Rookery, extending learning beyond the classroom and giving every child opportunities to discover new interests, develop talents and experience the wider world. Through visits, visitors, performances, clubs, events and practical experiences, we aim to broaden horizons and create memorable opportunities that complement our curriculum.

History/Geography

History and Geography at Rookery help pupils understand people, place, time and change. Through local, national and global study, pupils develop chronological, geographical and enquiry knowledge and learn to connect the story of the past with the physical and human world they inhabit today.

Maths

Mathematics at Rookery is designed to build confident, resilient and fluent mathematicians. Pupils develop secure number sense, conceptual understanding, reasoning and problem-solving through carefully sequenced teaching that moves from concrete experiences to pictorial representations and abstract mathematical thinking.

MFL

French at Rookery gives Key Stage 2 pupils an enjoyable and structured introduction to another language and culture. Pupils build confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing while developing vocabulary, grammatical awareness and transferable language-learning strategies for the transition to secondary school.

Music

Music at Rookery gives pupils the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform, compose, listen and respond. Through singing, instruments, musical vocabulary and a broad range of repertoire, pupils experience music as a creative, collaborative and culturally rich part of school life.

PE

Physical Education at Rookery develops competence, confidence and enjoyment in physical activity. Pupils build fundamental movement skills, learn to participate safely and fairly, experience competition and develop an understanding of health, fitness and the positive role that physical activity can play throughout life.

Phonics

Phonics and early reading are a central priority at Rookery. Through a systematic Read Write Inc programme, pupils learn the sound-letter correspondences, blending, word reading, spelling and fluency they need to become confident readers and gain full access to the wider curriculum.

RE

Religious Education at Rookery helps pupils develop informed, respectful understanding of religious and non-religious worldviews. Through thoughtful enquiry, discussion and reflection, pupils learn about beliefs, practices, communities and big questions while developing the language and confidence to engage with difference.