Glapton Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school where every child is valued, respected and supported to achieve their best.
We provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment with high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement. Our rich and engaging curriculum develops strong core skills while nurturing curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.
Working closely with families and the wider community, we help children grow in confidence, resilience and independence. We promote positive behaviour, strong relationships and mutual respect, ensuring all pupils feel happy, safe and ready to succeed.
Children are encouraged to develop their voice, take responsibility and contribute positively to school life, preparing them well for the next stage of their education and beyond.
At Glapton Academy, we deliver a creative, well-sequenced curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils. It is carefully planned to ensure clear progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary from Nursery through to Year 6, preparing children well for the next stage of their education.
Our topic-based approach provides full coverage of the National Curriculum and RE, with knowledge organisers and concept maps clearly setting out curriculum intent and supporting teachers and leaders to articulate and deliver high-quality learning.
Learning is brought to life through visits, visitors, themed days and weeks, including STEM, Challenge and Enterprise activities. These experiences deepen understanding, develop independence, teamwork and problem-solving skills, and enrich pupils’ cultural capital. KS2 pupils further develop independence through a residential visit.
Reading is at the heart of our curriculum. We teach phonics using Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) and develop comprehension through the VIPERS approach. Targeted support ensures that all pupils, including vulnerable readers, make strong progress.
Our curriculum promotes inclusion, British Values and respect for diversity, with opportunities to learn about different cultures, religions and global communities. Pupils develop confidence, responsibility and leadership through performance opportunities, pupil roles and strong community links.
High-quality teaching ensures all pupils work towards the same ambitious learning goals, with appropriate support and challenge so that every child can succeed and enjoy learning.
