At St Mary’s, English sits at the heart of our curriculum. Through rich experiences in oracy, phonics and writing, children develop the essential skills to communicate confidently and thoughtfully. These skills are highly transferable and support learning across every subject, enabling pupils to explore ideas, express themselves clearly and engage deeply with the world around them.

We make English learning exciting, purposeful and relevant by immersing children in high-quality texts, meaningful discussion and real writing opportunities. Whether performing, debating, storytelling or publishing written work, children learn that their voice matters and that language can be used to inform, create and inspire.

Please explore the tabs below to find out more about each aspect of English at St Mary’s.