The most important aspect is a sound, all-round education, where pupils learn how to learn. This is a preparation for senior school and beyond. This includes the important aim that each child is taught within his or her own capabilities and aptitudes and is encouraged always to give of his/her best. They are encouraged to achieve their best and are rewarded for doing do so through recognition, praise and constant encouragement. Every child can achieve at this school. Every child has intelligence and we set ourselves the task of unlocking it, enriching and enhancing it.

The utmost importance is placed on appropriate time being given to each curriculum area as well as to a broad range of extra-curricular activities. A full commitment to teaching and recognition of individual strengths and weaknesses takes children beyond the scope of the National Curriculum. We aim to equip the children with the skills they will require at their next schools and for life. An accurate record of each child's progress is maintained in all areas and regularly fed back to parents.

The education we offer here is full and engaging. Pupils should love learning because of the experiences they have gained here. Good teaching leads to understanding and comprehension. We recognise the importance of social training and emphasis is placed on speech, table manners, etiquette and behaviour. Children are encouraged to engage with the wider world. We aim to offer them as many positive experiences as possible in and outside the classroom.


At the Old Vicarage School we use the National Curriculum as a guide but often go beyond it. We teach the core subjects of Literacy, Numeracy and Science with the other essential subjects of History, Geography, Religious Education, French, Craft Design & Technology, Art, Music, ICT and PSHE & Citizenship.

Reading is seen as hugely important to a child’s academic development and children are urged to read daily and keep a record of their progress.