Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 at DESS Primary involves Years 3 to 6 students (ages 7-11), who we guide gently through a syllabus and programme of activities designed to prepare them for the transition to secondary school and ignite a passion for learning that we hope can last a lifetime.

Our KS2 curriculum builds on the foundations laid in KS1, with learning tailored to each child's development pace and starting point. The educational journey is collaborative, with parents encouraged to be involved.

Guided by the National Curriculum for England and Wales, we build a deep understanding of subjects and experiences, and our use of technology encourages students to become independent, curious, and passionate learners.

Leadership opportunities expand in KS2, allowing children to take on responsibilities that contribute to school life and community.

Our core curriculum is supplemented by a range of extracurricular options and events across sport, performing arts, languages, and academia.

At the heart of KS2 is our ethos of inclusion, tolerance, respect, and kindness. As children develop a stronger sense of self and their place in the world, they engage in discussions, debates, and activism, seeing themselves as global guardians. We find that this builds an early sense of independence and positive global citizenship.

To prospective families, we want to say that DESS Primary is a community where happiness thrives, and new members feel instantly welcomed and valued.