The school provides a learning environment where the individual can be catered for in small class groups (average 16 pupils, maximum 20), and self reliance can be developed. The ratio of pupils to academic staff is approximately 11:1.

Reception
Pupils work towards the 'Early Learning Goals' with a concentration on letter recognition, phonic sounds, handwriting, and developing reading skills, also number skills, shape and pattern. A basis for History, Geography, Science, Art and R.E. is provided for Year 1 work.

Key Stage 1 and 2
Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (5-11 years of age)
Concentration on Reading and Writing skills and Mathematics. Other subjects include History, Geography, Science, Drama, Art, I.T. and French from Year 4. S.A.T.S. tests are taken in English, Maths and Science at ages 7 and 11.

Key Stage 3
Years 7, 8, and 9 (11-14 years of age)
National Curriculum in 7 subjects: English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Art, French plus I.T. (Windows Database and word processing, spreadsheets, etc.). From Year 8, GCSE, Dance, Expressive Arts and Drama. SATS test in English, Maths and Science and Entry Level certificate in French taken in Year 9 provide indicators as to which level pupils will be entered at GCSE.

Key Stage 4
Years 10 and 11 (14-16 years of age)
G.C.S.E. in the following subjects: Drama and Expressive Art taken in year 10; the following in Year 11: English, English literature, Mathematics, Human Biology, French, Travel & Tourism and Dance. We are registered as an examination centre with A.Q.A., EDEXCEL, & O.C.R. examining boards.

After leaving
A Careers Advisor visits the school regularly and gives advice to children on their career choice. Pupils can either enter the profession directly (being represented by our Agency), or follow vocational training/A Levels at college or combine the two.