The Academic Curriculum

Naturally, academic achievement is important at All Hallows – we’re very proud of a record that consistently sees some 30% of our leavers win a scholarship or exhibition, while 100% regularly pass Common Entrance to the senior school of their choice.

Preparing for exams, however, is only part of our academic focus. We’re committed to providing a fully rounded education (from the age of 4) where interests and passions stimulated today will last a lifetime.

So our teaching goes beyond the main academic curriculum, in range, depth and excitement.

And our proudest achievement is always to help individuals find themselves the talents and interests that add a new dimension to their lives.

Our principal aim is to teach a child in the way that they can learn best. Each is unique, and a true education must take into account their wider experiences, personal motivation and innate learning styles.

It is clear to us that the children thrive when their learning experiences are fuelled by a spirit of adventure, both within and far beyond the curriculum. It is this contagious spirit and celebration of life, alongside the child’s evolving knowledge and growing wisdom, that, we believe, will empower the individual child to make a confident and positive impact upon their own life, as well as the lives of those within the wider community, both now and in the future.

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Learning Support & Enrichment

The All Hallows Learning Support Centre (LSC) has an excellent reputation for the extent of its services and effectiveness in helping children who need specialised academic support. It’s also a useful resource for occasional use by any child needing a short-term ‘push’ in developing his or her skills.

With a focus on language, literacy and numeracy work, it’s a vital part of the school that delivers additional support in one-to-one sessions and small groups as well as in mainstream classes. Whilst many children who use the LSC are successfully able to move on when appropriate, others need continued support throughout their time at All Hallows and beyond.

Such a philosophy must also provide for those children who may be uniquely gifted or specifically talented. These individuals follow an individually tailored programme for extension.