School Stages
There are many reasons why our academic performance is consistently strong, but being a ‘hothouse’ isn’t one of them.
We instil academic rigour but with a rounded approach – encouraging curiosity, originality, critical thinking, resilience and collaboration. Girls are gradually emboldened to take responsibility and assessed regularly to ensure they’re being challenged and supported in equal measure.
First-hand, practical experiences build on classroom learning to enrich knowledge and stimulate progress, all the while preparing for entry to leading boarding and day schools at 11+.
The curriculum is broad yet balanced, and girls become confident readers and writers early, before being challenged further creatively. We have specialist teachers in Music, Science, Drama, Computing, Art, PE/Sport, Philosophy and Spanish; and dedicated facilities, including a fully equipped Science Lab, Art Room, and Drama Studio. Girls from Reception to Year 6 have a weekly session in our school Library with our Librarian.
Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception)
Our child-led, yet purposeful and stimulating environment helps girls settle in quickly and build a strong foundation for future progress.
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
In Years 1 and 2, girls build on their experience in the Early Years. Enriched, child-centred learning takes place in and out of the classroom. Teachers subtly set ambitious standards and then ensure consistency and progress are maintained.
Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)
In this key stage, cross-curricular and subject-specific teaching gives learning more relevance and context. This helps children prepare for an ever-changing world and the next phase of their educational journey.
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6)
Years 5 and 6 are challenging yet exciting years. By now, girls are able to organise their learning and approach studies maturely. As they come to recognise their responsibility as role models, they also take on a wider role within the school. Learning is consolidated and extended through questioning and reflection – ready for the next step up to senior school.
The breadth of the curriculum and the intentionality behind even the smallest aspects of the girls' education is a key strength.
Ken Prep Parent
