Our school curriculum is driven and shaped by our school vision, which informs everything that we do.
St Nicholas provides a welcoming, inclusive and aspirational learning environment at the heart of its community. We nurture, encourage and support all children, adults and their families to be the best as God intended. Following God’s example of love and trust, we develop resilience and creativity in all we do.
Learning, loving and encouraging through Christ.
Pupils are exceptionally well cared for. Pupil well-being is at core of the school’s work – Ofsted 2024
Parents are, rightly, very positive about the ‘family atmosphere’ of the school. A parent summed up the views of many in saying, ‘I have faith that my child is getting the best education possible - Ofsted 2024.
At St Nicholas, you will see a well-planned and thought-out curriculum which allows children to make links between subjects and for knowledge to be revisited. Our curriculum is under constant review in response to developments in education, our local context and the needs of the children. We carefully consider how our curriculum will meet the needs of all our pupils, changing the content to focus on specific knowledge and key skills or to make the learning accessible and inspiring.
Enjoying a whole school trip to Chatham Dockyards.
All Key Stage 2, enjoy a trip to The Marlowe Theatre to see the Pantomime, whilst the younger children enjoy one at school.
At St Nicholas, you will see pupils embracing the curriculum in a variety of ways. For some, a local specialist or a school trip provokes a deep interest and pupils will choose to explore aspects of the curriculum in great depth. Throughout the school year, the school delivers a variety of themed weeks which motivate and enhance the learning experienced by the children. We do national themed days and themed weeks that are influenced by the school development plan or national and international events. For some, the curriculum is simplified with very practical and physical experiences so that learning is memorable.
Making bug houses as a part of wellbeing days.
Enjoying outdoor learning!
The school is highly ambitious for every pupil to succeed and do well. It has ensured that the needs of pupils are at the centre of curriculum development – Ofsted 2024
We work in partnership with our parents as we recognise the importance and contribution that they make to a child’s education. We run regular parent workshops to help support parents support their children. The teaching of phonics is explained to all parents including RWI resources being given to parents of new children at the Early Years induction evening. We deliver reading workshops to help support parents when they listen to their child read every evening. We recognise that for many of our parents, maths is an area that they feel less able to support their children with particularly as they get older. As a result of this, we run regular maths workshops that address the learning and methods taught in all year groups to enable parents to support their children more effectively. At school, we work hard to ensure that children are able to keep themselves safe on-line but we know it is also necessary to give parents the same information so that they can protect their children and have a greater depth of knowledge. At the end of each term, the children and teachers love to share what they have been learning so friends and family are invited into class at the end of the day to see their fabulous work or some classes may even put on a special assembly. Teachers operate an open-door policy at the end of the school day, so if parents have questions about how they can support learning in school, they are able to have an informal talk with the class teacher. Regular parent consultations happen throughout the school year and provide a valuable opportunity for teachers and parents to discuss attainment and future targets.
Standards of behaviour are high. Staff expect pupils to work hard, and they do. Ofsted 2024
Children at St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy make good progress and attain in-line with national expectations at the end of KS2. Our phonics screening results are above national expectations at the end of Year 1. St Nicholas pupils feel motivated and are not afraid of ‘having a go’.
The school achieves particularly well in sport and has the Activemark Platinum Award for outstanding provision and opportunities. Every year, all children represent the school at a sporting activity, many winning medals!
As a school, we place huge importance on all areas of the curriculum not just the core subjects. We have specialist music and PE teachers in school weekly and children love to perform and complete. We work closely with local organisations and take part in community events like Light Up New Romney every year.
Year 3 rock climbing
The school’s work to develop all pupils to become responsible, respectful and active citizens is exemplary – Ofsted 2024
Visitors to St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy often comment on the behaviour of the children. They are caring and supportive of each other. Our pupils have a voice and know they are not too young to make a difference. Children value school council and the worship leaders and the work these children do promotes the well-being of all children and develops the children as caring, pro-active global citizens.
Making lanterns to take part in the Light Up New Romney Parade
Parents are invited into school weekly to the stay and count sessions to support their young children with maths and to stay and read sessions to enjoy stories together. These sessions are really popular with parents and children alike.
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