Curriculum Overview

Intent

At Marlborough Road Academy, our curriculum is designed to inspire a love of learning and help every child achieve their full potential. We aim to provide a high-quality education that equips pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed both in school and in later life.

Our curriculum is underpinned by the principles of the United Learning Framework for Excellence and is built around the belief that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, can achieve exceptional outcomes.

Through our curriculum, we aim to develop:

• Curious and enthusiastic learners who are interested, engaged and motivated to learn.
• Knowledgeable and skilled pupils who develop a secure understanding of key concepts and master essential skills.
• Fluent learners who can confidently apply their knowledge and skills across a range of subjects and real-life contexts through regular practice and review.
• Effective communicators who can express themselves clearly in English, understand others and participate confidently in discussion.
• Ambitious individuals who strive to achieve their personal best and embody our commitment to bringing out the ‘Best in Everyone’.
• Responsible citizens who demonstrate kindness, respect and a strong sense of moral and social responsibility.

At Marlborough Road Academy, we are committed to providing an excellent education for all. We want our pupils to leave us with a strong understanding of the world around them, a passion for lifelong learning, and the knowledge, skills and character needed to thrive in the future

Implementation

At Marlborough Road Academy, our curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching that helps pupils build knowledge, skills and confidence over time. Lessons are carefully planned using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, ensuring that learning is clear, well-sequenced and memorable.

We support children to remember more by regularly revisiting previous learning through retrieval practice, review and repetition. New knowledge is taught in small, manageable steps, with clear modelling and opportunities for guided and independent practice.

Through questioning, discussion and collaborative learning, pupils deepen their understanding and develop confidence in communicating their ideas. Our approach ensures that learning is embedded in long-term memory, enabling pupils to apply their knowledge and skills successfully across the curriculum.

Impact

At Marlborough Road Academy, we regularly assess pupils’ learning to ensure our curriculum is having a positive impact and that every child is making progress.

Teachers use ongoing assessment in lessons to identify strengths, address misconceptions and adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs. Through effective questioning, feedback, pupil discussions and the review of pupils’ work, we gain a clear understanding of what children know and can do.

Termly assessments in reading, writing and mathematics help us monitor progress and identify any gaps in learning. This information is used to plan next steps and provide support where needed.

As a result, our pupils develop secure knowledge, strong skills and increasing confidence, enabling them to succeed across the curriculum and be fully prepared for the next stage of their education.