Upper Key Stage 2 2026 - 2027
Mr Musgrave
Welcome to our Upper Key Stage 2 Page
Year 5 - Robin (Miss Hussey)
Year 5 - Wren (Mr Seaton)
Year 6 - Kestrel (Ms Elliott)
Year 6 - Buzzard (Mr Musgrave)
You will find our Termly newsletters and knowledge organisers at the bottom of this page. These will give you an insight into all of the curriculum areas that we will be covering over the term. Please use the knowledge organisers as a tool to support your child at home. Any class specific updates will be posted on Class Dojo.
Year 6 Parents and Carers
Please head over to the Year 6 SATs page, where you will find a wealth of useful information, resources and guidance regarding the SATs papers your child will sit in May 2027. We will continue to update this page with relevant information throughout the year.
Welcome to Autumn Term 2026
This term in English, the children will develop their writing skills through a range of genres. They will produce narrative pieces, while also exploring report writing and persuasive writing.
In Mathematics, the children will learn about a wide range of fundamental mathematical topics, including place value, the four operations, fractions and decimals.
In Geography, we will investigate our local area of Ilminster, as well as nearby moors, exploring their physical and human features. In History, we will learn all about the British Tudor Monarchs and explore how their reigns changed life in Britain.
In Science, we will explore the topics of Forces and Properties and Changing Materials, investigating how things move, behave and transform in the world around us.
In Art and DT, we will develop our creative and design skills through a printing unit and by taking part in the Primary Engineers competition.
In Music, we will explore music and technology through composing and performance, while developing our ensemble skills through Harvest and Christmas songs.
In RE, we will explore the question: How can following God bring freedom and justice?
In PE, children will develop their throwing, catching, coordination and ball skills through a variety of invasion games.
In Computing, children will use Purple Mash to explore technology in the wider world and learn about online safety.
