Curriculum Statement – Upwell Academy
Our Intent
At Upwell Academy, our curriculum is designed to lay the foundations for pupils to grow into confident, capable, and compassionate adults. We inspire our children to strive for excellence, equipping them to become articulate communicators, responsible global citizens, and resilient individuals who embrace opportunities and overcome challenges.
We aim to nurture ambition and curiosity, encouraging pupils to explore a wide range of career paths and personal interests. Our curriculum goes beyond the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, incorporating the rich heritage of our local community and offering diverse, meaningful experiences. These include educational visits, guest speakers, real-world contexts, and cross-curricular projects that stimulate creativity and deepen understanding.
Language development is central to our approach. We ensure that every child, regardless of background or starting point, becomes a proficient communicator. Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and inclusive, supporting academic achievement alongside physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It promotes creativity, problem-solving, responsibility, and resilience—key attributes for lifelong learning and success.
We celebrate diversity and draw upon the cultural wealth of our community to support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Our goal is to prepare children for life in modern Britain, fostering respect, empathy, and a strong sense of identity.
Our Implementation
Learning at Upwell Academy is structured around engaging and diverse topics that embed key curriculum requirements and spark a love of learning. By connecting local, national, and global themes, we promote tolerance, raise aspirations, and encourage children to think critically and creatively.
High-quality teaching across all subjects ensures that pupils acquire essential knowledge, skills, and vocabulary. Vocabulary development is a priority in every lesson, and we enrich learning through partnerships with external organisations and educational visits.
Our curriculum follows a spiral model, building knowledge, skills, and vocabulary year-on-year. We believe that education should develop thinking and problem-solving skills. We provide knowledge organisers at the start of each topic and older children add to them using mind maps.
Our Impact
We regularly assess pupils across the full breadth of the curriculum using a structured half-termly cycle. This data is analysed to identify gaps in knowledge and inform targeted interventions. Teachers meet with the leadership team to discuss individual progress, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Through our curriculum, pupils at Upwell Academy become independent, aspirational, and successful learners who are well-prepared for the next stage of their education and life beyond school.
Further information
If you require further information about our curriculum, then please contact the school office:
Telephone: 01945 773220
Email: office@upa.eastern-mat.co.uk