Curriculum Vision and Intent

Curriculum Vision

Making Learning Irresistible!

At St Mark’s Primary School we believe that all our children have the right to a broad, balanced and diverse curriculum that is engaging, relevant and rooted in the unique context of our school and vision - drawing on its culture, heritage and community. This will equip them with the key skills and knowledge needed in order for them to flourish and to achieve their full potential. We aim to foster the best possible development of each child emotionally, academically, physically, socially and spiritually, considering their own unique abilities and aptitudes, allowing them to acquire a wide range of skills in a caring, secure and well-ordered environment. All staff are committed to delivering a curriculum that prepares children for the next stage of their education and for later life, enabling them to begin to fulfil their hopes and aspirations.

Curriculum Intent

As a church school within the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust, our curriculum reflects the Trust’s principles, local context, and Christian values.

Our curriculum:

• Is unique to our school, drawing on local culture, heritage, and community to make learning inspiring and relevant.
• Puts children at its centre, using their interests to shape cross-curricular projects, fostering creativity, curiosity, and ownership.
• Provides rich experiences beyond the classroom through trips, visitors, and hands-on learning, fostering a love of learning.
• Ensures progression of knowledge and skills, enabling children to learn more and remember more.
• Supports all learners, including those with additional needs, to achieve high standards.
• Prepares children for secondary school and beyond, ensuring smooth transitions through well-sequenced learning.
• Recognises each child as unique, aligning with our vision: "Let Your Light Shine."
• Offers broad learning experiences to develop children’s moral, spiritual, social, and cultural understanding, including extracurricular activities, residential trips, and sports.
• Embeds Christian values—Hope, Honesty, Friendship, Forgiveness, and Perseverance—throughout the curriculum and worship.
• Promotes British values, fostering identity, belonging, and positive contributions to society.
• Demonstrates high ambition, with staff committed to continual curriculum improvement