At St George’s Cathedral Primary School, our Catholic identity is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our mission statement and motto, “To Live and Learn Together Through Our Faith in Jesus Christ”, we shape a curriculum that inspires, nurtures, and empowers every child.

Our curriculum is designed to:

• Engage and motivate all pupils, encouraging them to develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Support the whole child, helping them grow into resilient, independent, imaginative thinkers and confident learners.
• Adapt to individual needs, ensuring every pupil, regardless of their starting point, can achieve excellent outcomes.

We believe education should be transformative. Through every subject, we aim to equip pupils with the skills and values needed to make a positive impact within our school, their communities, and the wider world. Our curriculum is underpinned by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, promoting compassion, justice, and respect for all.

In today’s digital age, we prepare our pupils not just to use technology, but to create with it, developing a broad range of transferable skills for the future.

Being located in the heart of London offers rich opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Pupils regularly visit museums, theatres, and cultural landmarks, deepening their understanding of the world around them.

Our curriculum is carefully structured to promote meaningful connections across subjects. We break down national curriculum programmes of study into clear sequences of skills and knowledge, ensuring progression and coherence. Each subject is led by a dedicated Subject Lead, who oversees planning and development across the school.

We celebrate diversity and the cultural capital our children bring to learning. Our Class Continent Focus introduces pupils to global cultures, faiths, and communities, encouraging empathy and broadening their world view.

Language and communication are central to our curriculum. We use a wide range of texts to support learning, promote equality, and reflect spiritual, moral, social, and cultural themes. Displays across the school showcase vocabulary and subject-specific language, enriching our learning environment.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, embedding enriching experiences throughout the curriculum. These include themed days and weeks such as World Book Day, Science Investigation Days, Local Area Week, and International Week, which bring learning to life and celebrate the joy of discovery.