Curriculum

Rooted in the heart of the City of Bath, our curriculum draws upon a culturally rich environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of place. We make purposeful use of our unique location to expand horizons, connecting learning to the heritage, diversity, and global perspective of our community.

Our Connected Curriculum is thoughtfully designed in line with knowledge-rich, evidence-informed principles. Carefully sequenced learning builds secure foundations over time, enabling children to develop deep understanding, make meaningful connections, and retain key knowledge. Through a structured and cumulative approach, pupils revisit and build upon prior learning, strengthening their understanding and growing as confident, capable learners

At St Andrew’s, we place equal importance on disciplinary thinking and subject integrity. Children are supported to think, speak, and work as historians, scientists, artists, and geographers. They develop subject specific vocabulary and understanding how knowledge is created and applied. This empowers them to think critically, ask questions, and engage with the world in a reflective and informed way.

Our Christian foundation is woven throughout the curriculum, with the values of Peace, Love, Joy, Creativity, Courage, and Hope shaping both learning and relationships. These values underpin a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children feel a strong sense of belonging and are encouraged to flourish.

Children and adults learn alongside one another as co-adventurers, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and developing the life skills needed for the future. Through rich language, purposeful talk, and collaborative inquiry, pupils learn to articulate their thinking with clarity, listen with empathy, and approach challenges with resilience.

We are proud to be a community of learners and researchers, committed to continuous growth. Through our Connected Curriculum, children thrive by:

• Developing a strong sense of belonging and inclusion
• Building meaningful connections through shared knowledge and experiences
• Engaging with the city and wider community as an extension of their classroom
• Understanding their role and impact within the world around them

In this way, we prepare our pupils not only for the next stage of their education, but for life as thoughtful, knowledgeable, and compassionate citizens.