Curriculum

English Department   We aim to inspire an appreciation of the English Language and through this increase our children's awareness and interest in English literature.  We intend to...

  At Chinthurst we believe that Mathematics is a natural way of thinking for each individual. It is a powerful means of communication through its language, symbols, visual representations and logic....

The Sciences form a key part of the pupils' overall development at Chinthurst. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are studied throughout the different year groups in a well-equipped laboratory. From a young...

French The French Language Department at Chinthurst aims to ensure, in every pupil, the highest degree of confidence, fluency and enjoyment of foreign languages and cultures. French is introduced in Reception...

In history, we strive to promote enjoyment and knowledge of the subject. We stress the importance of chronology and of causation and effect.  We learn of the past in Britain and the greater world,...

Geography fulfils an important role in the school curriculum. Theoretical knowledge is explored in the classroom and experienced through various practical exercises. These take place either in the local...

Religious Studies has a unique role to reflect Chinthurst's ethos, as stated in its aims and objectives in the school mission statement.  Similarly, Religious Studies has a special contribution to...

Welcome to the Art Room at Chinthurst, we aim to provide pupils with a wide range of experiences in Art. We hope to open their eyes and views to different artists and art movements, and encourage them...

In the Preparatory department each Form has two 35 minute lessons of ICT each week covering skills and processes. Increasingly, as pupils move up the school, they make use of the skills learnt in formal...

Design Technology is an exciting practical subject that allows pupils to make sense of appliances and processes, mainly through first hand experience and exploration.  At Chinthurst we aim to harness...

Music   The Music Department is a strong and vibrant part of the school life and ethos at Chinthurst. We believe in providing a wide and varied range of both curricular and extra-curricular musical...

Physical Education is a key 'pillar' in the broad curriculum offered by Chinthurst. At Chinthurst, all pupils participate in a wide range of physical activities specifically designed to improve their levels...

We offer the pupils a wide range of sports to keep them active all year long:   Team Sports Rugby, Netball, Football, Hockey, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Judo, Squash,...

Personal, Social and Health Education PSHE is an important part of the children's education and is evident in many areas of school life.  PSHE is taught not only through the dedicated curriculum but...