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Our Curriculum

An Education Built
for Brilliant Minds

From EYFS to Year 6, our broad and ambitious curriculum nurtures every child's intellectual curiosity, creative talent, and love of learning.

🏆 Cambridge Certified
📚 National Curriculum + Enrichment
🎓 95%+ National Standard

Learning at Every Stage

Carefully structured programmes from Early Years through to Year 6, each building on the last with ambition, depth and joy.

Ages 0–5

Early Years Foundation Stage

Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is, enriched with a Montessori approach, and sets the foundation for lifelong learning. As they progress into their primary years, we seamlessly transition into the British curriculum, ensuring world-class facilities support their growth and development.

Tots Academy is more than just a place of education, it is a nurturing and inspiring community where students embark on a transformative journey of growth and discovery.

📖 Communication & Language
🔢 Mathematics
🎨 Expressive Arts
🌱 Understanding the World
🏃 Physical Development
🕌 Islamiyah
👫 Personal & Social
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Forest School Sessions Weekly outdoor learning in our school garden
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Daily Music & Movement Songs, rhythm and creative expression every day
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Read Aloud Programme Expert phonics teaching using Read Write Inc.
Visit Oour EYFS Website

Our Teaching Approach

Six principles that guide every lesson, every day, across every year group at Academy Prep.

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Mastery Learning

We ensure every child truly understands a concept before moving on. Depth over pace — knowledge that sticks for life.

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Enquiry-Based

Children learn by asking great questions. We build curiosity and critical thinking through investigation and discovery.

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Personalised Support

Small class sizes allow our teachers to tailor their approach to every pupil — stretching the gifted, supporting those who need it.

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Collaborative Learning

Partner work, group projects and class discussion develop communication skills and help children learn from each other.

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Evidence-Led Practice

Our teaching is grounded in the latest educational research, with continuous professional development for all staff.

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Real-World Relevance

We connect classroom learning to the wider world through trips, visiting experts, community projects and global citizenship.

Results & Achievements

Our pupils consistently outperform national averages — but more importantly, they leave us as confident, well-rounded young people.

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%
Year 1 Spelling Check Pass Rate
vs. 79% national average
90
%
Year 6 pupils progressed to outstanding secondary schools
2025 leavers cohort
🎓
3
Scholarships awarded to Year 6 leavers in 2025
Academic, Art, Sport & Music
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90
%
Pupils achieving Greater Depth standard in at least one subject
2024 end-of-year data
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5
National competition wins across STEM, Arts and Sport in 2024
Regional & national level
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Ready to Join
Academy Prep?

Spaces are limited across all year groups. Register your interest today and take the first step towards an exceptional education for your child.