Prep Academic

King's Ely PREP

Academic

 Our creative approach to education ensures coverage of the curriculum through different learning styles, giving students the chance to learn in a way that suits them best.

Watercolor of King’s Ely Prep teacher helping a student with their work.

King’s Ely Prep teacher helping a student with their work.

At King’s Ely Prep we embrace and nurture individuality.

"Our children have thrived, both academically and personally. The range of subjects, sport and music taught is excellent, whilst individual strengths are given opportunity for extension and development."
Mr and Mrs MacGillivray
The shape of our school day   

 

  • Drop off from 8am – (Early drop off at Priory House is available m from 7:15am)
  • Registration completed by 8.40am
  • The Cathedral Services take place each week on a Wednesday and Thursday. House Assemblies, Tutor time and Form Assemblies occupy Tuesday and Friday mornings
  • Break at 10.45-11.10am
  • Lunch from 12.00pm in the Monastic Barn
  • Afternoon lessons, including a “mini” break for Years 3 and 4
  • End of lessons for Years 3-6 3.40pm and first collection time 3.45pm
  • KS2 (Years 3-6) Enrichment, Clubs or Activities 3.45-4.30pm *Music Enrichment for all of Years 5 and 6 on Thursday
  • End of Year 7&8 lessons and second KS2 collection time 4.30pm
  • Late stay for Years 3–6 and Clubs for Years 7&8 4.30-5.20pm
  • Final collection at 5.20-5.30pm (School minibuses depart at 5.35pm)
  • “Wrap around” care with our Junior boarders from 5.30pm (Until 6.30pm – or Flexi boarding are available)
  

PREP HANDBOOK

Our Years 3 and 4 pupils are taught in their own unique environment which acts as an extension of our Pre-Prep.  Pupils learn skills, knowledge and concepts through doing and experiencing and are encouraged to learn in a way that is meaningful to them. 

Our Years 5 and 6 pupils continue their learning through the use of creative themes.  Both year groups are set for English and Mathematics, and specialist subject teachers deliver Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Drama, Art, Design and Engineering and Games.  The added responsibility of moving from their classroom base for some of their lessons enables Years 5 and 6 to prepare for the independence they so look forward to in Year 7.

Our Year 7 pupils move up to the Key Stage Three curriculum and experience new subjects such as Latin and Classical Civilisation. Our Years 7 and 8 pupils study Mathematics, English, Science, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Latin, PHSE, two Modern Foreign Languages, Technology, Music and Sport.

YEAR 7/8 LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS

As the oldest pupils in the school, Year 8 students undertake positions of leadership by being School Ambassadors and a Buddy to a Year 3 child for the year. 

Throughout King’s Ely Prep, there are many opportunities for educational visits and enrichment activities are regularly available.  Drama productions occur regularly, as do concerts for Choirs, Strings and Wind Band.

Learning Support 

 

The integrated Learning Centre at King’s Ely Prep aims to apply the school’s philosophy of bringing out the potential of every pupil by encouraging high expectations and strong self-esteem.

The Learning Centre team of four full-time staff works closely with classroom teachers and subject specialists, providing both support and advice to ensure the majority of pupils’ needs will be met in the classroom through high-quality, differentiated teaching.

For a minority of our pupils who may have a higher level of need, specialist teachers provide additional, tailored support, delivered through short-term individual and small group work.

Prep Handbook

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EXPLORE PREP

A JOURNEY THAT IS

Uniquely King's

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  • PURPOSE
  • PRACTICE
  • PLACE
  • PEOPLE

To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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