Primary School Curriculum

Our Primary school is divided into different Stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is our Reception Class, Key Stage 1 (KS1) which covers Years 1 and 2 and Key Stage 2 (KS2) from Year 3 to Year 6.

Find out more:

Early Years Foundation Stage - Reception Class / Year 0

Key Stage 1 - Years 1 and 2

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6

Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception Class - Starfish):

At Lüderitz Blue School, our Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception Class of Starfish) focuses on developing the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Through play-based and structured learning, we build strong foundations for reading, writing, number sense, communication, and independence.

Readiness for School

We accept children into the Starfish Class in the January after they turn four. Before joining the Starfish Class, these are the key milestones we would expect children to be able to meet to show their readiness for school.

My child can:

Hold attention on an activity for at least 15 minutes
Talk about themselves positively
Count to 10, recognise numbers, order them, and understand number bonds to 5
Blend simple sounds together when said aloud (e.g., c-a-t)
Write some letters in their name
Engage in mark-making and assign meaning to their marks
Take turns and share with support
Run, jump, catch a large ball, and kick a stationary ball
Hold a book correctly, turn pages, and tell their own version of a story

Ready to progress to Year 1 (Seahorse Class)

A child will be ready to move into the Seahorse Class when they have met the following milestones:

At the end of Reception, my child can:

Hold a pencil correctly
Write most letters (at least 20) and numbers with the correct orientation
Know all single phonics sounds and Level 3 digraphs (Twinkl Phonics)
Count to 20 forwards and backwards
Know number bonds to 10
Write a simple sentence using a full stop
Read Level 2 Rhino Reader texts fluently
Show independence when solving problems
Enjoy books and understand their purpose (fiction and non-fiction)
Know the days of the week in order and their birthday
Talk about themselves positively

Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2 - Seahorses and Dolphins)

In Key Stage 1, we continue to build on the early years foundation by fostering creativity, independence, and a love of learning. Our curriculum includes both core and non-core subjects, taught through engaging and meaningful experiences.

Core Subjects

Our core subjects are:

English (reading, writing, speaking and listening)
Mathematics
Phonics – taught using the Twinkl Phonics programme, a structured and systematic approach to early reading and spelling

These are taught mainly in the mornings when students are most focused and alert.

Non-Core Subjects

Students in Key Stage 1 also enjoy:

Geography
History
Computing
Physical Education (PE)
Religious Education (RE)
Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE)
Science

Year 1 (Seahorses) Key Milestones

By the end of the Seahorse Class, most children can:

Recognise all phonics sounds up to the end of Level 5 and pass the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Answer simple retrieval questions about books read aloud
Read and spell 100 high-frequency words
Form all letters accurately, including capital letters
Read their own writing aloud to check for meaning
Write sentences using ‘and’ and ‘because’
Write sentences with capital letters, full stops, and exclamation marks
Count to 100 forwards and backwards
Count in 2s, 5s, and 10s
Find half and a quarter of a shape and a number

Year 2 (Dolphins) Key Milestones

By the end of the Dolphin Class, most children can:

Read and spell Year 2 high-frequency words
Read all Level 5 phonics books fluently
Write with correct punctuation: capital letters, full stops, commas, exclamation marks, question marks, apostrophes (for contractions and plurals)
Add and subtract two-digit numbers
Count backwards from 100
Recall multiplication and division facts for 2, 5, 10, and 3 times tables
Tell the time to the nearest hour and half hour

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6

Key Stage 2 (KS2) at Luderitz Blue School is split into three classes: The Penguin Class (Year 3), The Turtle Class (Year 4), and the Octopus Class (mixed Years 5 and 6). In these year groups, our pupils deepen their understanding of the world and begin to take real ownership of their learning.

Our small class sizes allow for a nurturing environment where each child is known, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We celebrate individual strengths and provide opportunities for children to nurture their curiosity, work collaboratively, and develop key life skills such as resilience, creativity and critical thinking.

Our curriculum follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, with a strong focus placed on the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, which are taught in dynamic and engaging ways. We are also very proud of our coastal setting and our identity as a Blue School, so ocean and environmental themes are woven through everything that we do, helping our students to not only develop their academic skills but also a deep respect for the natural world around us.

In addition to the core subjects, the KS2 timetables also include lessons in:

Marine & Maritime Studies – weekly sessions that build scientific knowledge through hands-on, ocean-focused learning
Humanities – exploring history and geography through thematic, cross-curricular projects
Religious Education (RE) – encouraging reflection, empathy, and understanding of different worldviews
Computing – developing digital literacy, problem-solving and responsible online behaviour
Afrikaans
Citizenship
Art
Physical Education (PE)

We believe children learn best when subjects are linked in meaningful ways. Wherever possible, we use a cross-curricular approach to show our students how ideas fit together and to ensure that their learning is relevant, engaging, and memorable.

Year 3 (Penguins) Key Milestones

By the end of the Penguin Class, most children can:

Read fluently and with expression, showing understanding of what they have read
Write paragraphs with a clear beginning, middle, and end
Use capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, and commas in lists correctly
Recall multiplication and division facts for the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 10 times tables
Add and subtract three-digit numbers using formal written methods
Tell the time to the nearest minute on analogue and digital clocks
Describe aspects of history and geography in simple projects

Year 4 (Turtles) Key Milestones

By the end of the Turtle Class, most children can:

Read fluently and begin to infer meaning from texts
Write in paragraphs, using varied sentence starters and descriptive vocabulary
Use inverted commas to punctuate direct speech
Recall multiplication and division facts up to 12 × 12
Add and subtract four-digit numbers using formal written methods
Multiply and divide two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers
Recognise equivalent fractions and place fractions on a number line
Locate countries and regions on maps and describe key historical events studied

Years 5 and 6 (Octopus) Key Milestones

By the end of the Octopus Class, most children can:

Read a wide range of texts fluently and critically, discussing themes and ideas
Write for different purposes (narrative, persuasive, explanatory, report) with accurate spelling and grammar
Use a full range of punctuation accurately, including brackets, dashes, colons, and semi-colons
Confidently use formal written methods for all four operations, including long multiplication and division
Work with fractions, decimals, and percentages interchangeably
Solve multi-step mathematical problems using reasoning and explanation
Show secure knowledge of significant historical periods and world geography
Demonstrate independence, resilience, and collaboration in extended projects

Primary School Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception Class - Starfish):

Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2 - Seahorses and Dolphins)

Core Subjects

Non-Core Subjects

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Students in Key Stage 1 also enjoy:

Year 1 (Seahorses) Key Milestones

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6

Year 3 (Penguins) Key Milestones

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Year 4 (Turtles) Key Milestones

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