At John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery, our curriculum is driven by our vision that kindness leads, resilience grows and every learner is inspired to achieve their full potential with purpose and pride.

We believe that every child deserves a rich, ambitious and inclusive education that nurtures them academically, creatively, socially, spiritually and emotionally, while preparing them confidently for life in modern Britain. Our curriculum reflects the strengths, passions and expertise of our staff and is carefully designed to ensure clear progression of knowledge, skills and understanding, alongside creativity and curiosity.

Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, inclusive and carefully sequenced, ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional needs, build secure knowledge and skills over time.

We intend that:

• All children achieve highly through well-structured, high-quality teaching in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, alongside a broad and creative curriculum enriched with meaningful cross-curricular learning.

• All children become happy, confident and independent learners, developing pride in their achievements and a strong sense of purpose.

• All children are prepared for their next steps, equipped with the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to succeed in education and life in modern Britain.

• All children develop our core values of PRIDE, Achievement, Resilience and Kindness, enabling them to become respectful, resilient and responsible citizens.

Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is carefully implemented through high-quality teaching, effective leadership and ongoing professional development. We ensure that learning is coherent, progressive and responsive to the needs of our pupils.

We do this by:

• Delivering highly structured approaches to the teaching of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, ensuring consistency, fluency and depth of understanding.

• Using a themed, cross-curricular approach, with three well-planned topics across the academic year, enabling children to make meaningful links and deepen their learning.

• Ensuring all learning is fully mapped to the National Curriculum, with clear progression of knowledge and skills in every subject.

• Promoting a creative and inclusive approach to teaching, where lessons are adapted to meet individual needs and all pupils are supported to succeed.

• Providing a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment, where positive relationships, kindness and high expectations underpin learning.

• Offering learning experiences beyond the classroom, including educational visits, visitors and enrichment opportunities that broaden pupils’ experiences.

• Working in strong partnership with families and the wider community, reinforcing shared values and supporting pupils’ personal development.

Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum is seen in the progress children make, the pride they take in their work and the way they talk confidently about their learning.

As a result:

• Pupils know more, remember more and can do more over time.

• Children are confident, motivated learners who demonstrate resilience, kindness and respect in their learning and behaviour.

• Outcomes reflect strong progress from starting points, and pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

• Children leave John Bunyan with a love of learning, strong values and the confidence to contribute positively to society.

The best way to experience learning at John Bunyan is to visit us. We warmly welcome visitors, as this gives our children the opportunity to act as ambassadors for their school, take pride in their achievements and confidently articulate their learning.