top of page

English at Grasmere Academy

Our Intent

Through an exciting and engaging project based curriculum, at Grasmere we strive to prepare our pupils for their next steps in their learning. Using a book-based approach to literacy teaching, our pupils will be immersed in a range of text types in a variety of ways to help deepen their understanding of purpose and audience, language, vocabulary and appreciation of literary heritage. Through purposeful and carefully sequenced lessons, pupils will develop a growing awareness of the world around them whilst establishing positive learner qualities which builds independent and resilient learners. We aim to promote an understanding of the power of reading and the enjoyment that comes with being able to read to function in everyday life as well as escape to imaginary worlds. By building our reading community, which bridges home and school, at Grasmere we promote high aspirations.

Screenshot 2020-09-16 at 11.48.28.png

Literacy Curriculum Overview

Grasmere Academy

Grasmere Court

Killingworth

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE12 6TS

0191 222 0259 (School office)

 email: info@grasmereacademy.org.uk

Opening Hours:

Little Explorers (2 Yr olds) - 12.15pm - 3.15pm

Nursery - 8.40am - 11.40am

Reception - 8.40am - 3.10pm

KS1 - 8.40am - 3.10pm 

KS2 - 8.45am - 3.15pm 

ARP - 8.40am - 3.10pm

School time for Reception to Year 6 = 32.5 hours a week

bottom of page