In Year 6, pupils consolidate their primary learning and prepare for the transition to secondary school, combining academic rigour in English and mathematics with a broad, enriching curriculum. Highlights of the year include a memorable residential trip to Mersea, educational visits to the Wonderlab, Saatchi Gallery, and a bowling outing, as well as an end-of-year summer performance and a final art exhibition. Children continue with individual music lessons, participate in streamed maths classes, and receive tailored support—including visits to local secondary schools—to ensure a smooth move to their next stage of education. Across the country, all Y6 children complete the mandatory SATS tests in May. These assessments measure progress across the whole of KS2. Children will have a Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar paper, Reading paper and two Maths papers over the course of a week. Writing is assessed across the year by the class teacher. 

Homework in Year 6 builds on Year 5 expectations, comprising two brief daily activities designed to reinforce foundational skills through regular practice:

• Daily Reading: Pupils should read for at least 20 minutes each day. We use Accelerated Reader across Key Stage 2 to track home reading, supporting pupils in selecting books at an appropriate level. Reading alongside an adult is strongly encouraged whenever possible to maintain engagement and ensure accuracy as children gain independence.

• Maths & Arithmetic Practice: If children are not yet secure in their times tables (scoring 25/25 on the Soundcheck), they must continue to practise daily. For pupils with secure times table knowledge, weekly arithmetic practice via Google Forms embeds core skills to ensure accuracy and prepare them for secondary school. 

To foster accountability, pupils who do not complete their homework attend a brief lunchtime catch-up session.

Further details regarding the curriculum covered each term are outlined in the termly overview here.

For detailed guidance on the writing expectations in Year 6, click here.