Year 5
Working together for a successful future
Year 5
Year 5 is an rewarding and important stage in your child’s education as they continue to develop greater independence, resilience, and critical thinking skills. This year builds on their prior learning, encouraging deeper understanding across all subjects and preparing them for the challenges of Year 6.
Our curriculum offers engaging topics and opportunities for creativity, investigation, and collaboration across English, maths, science, history, geography, and more. We focus on nurturing confident learners who are curious, motivated, and ready to take ownership of their learning journey.
Curriculum Letter For Families
Welcome to Year 5! This letter provides an overview of the learning journey ahead, highlighting key topics, subjects, and skills your child will be developing throughout the year. We focus on building independence, critical thinking, and resilience while exploring a broad and engaging curriculum.
You’ll find information on important events, homework expectations, and ways you can support your child’s learning at home. We look forward to working closely with you to ensure a successful and fulfilling year for all our Year 5 pupils.
Please click on the button to see our current letter to parents.
Topic Overview
In Year 5, children explore a wide range of stimulating topics that encourage deeper thinking and creativity. These include themes such as Ancient Civilizations, Forces and Materials, Habitats, and Earth and Space. Through hands-on activities, investigations, and cross-curricular projects, pupils develop their knowledge and skills across subjects like science, history, geography, and literacy, making learning engaging and meaningful.
Please click on the button below to see our current topic overview.
Welcome to the Year 5 Curriculum Map
At Queensgate Foundation Primary School, Year 5 is an exciting and challenging stage in Upper Key Stage 2. Children take greater ownership of their learning, explore more complex ideas, and prepare for the transition to Year 6.
Year 5 Curriculum Map
Our Year 5 Curriculum Map provides a clear overview of the subjects and topics covered across the year.
Using the map:
- Click below to view or download the Year 5 Curriculum Map
- Discover what your child will be learning each term
Year 5 is a time for growing independence, critical thinking, and confidence—and we’re here to guide and encourage every step of the way.
Links to Support Your Child's Learning
To support your child’s learning in Year 5, we provide several helpful resources. Our Curriculum Map outlines the topics and skills covered throughout the year, while Curriculum Expectations detail the key milestones your child is working towards.
You’ll also find Number Facts resources to help strengthen essential maths skills, along with practical Parental Support tips and activities to encourage learning at home. Our E-safety guidance offers important advice to keep children safe online.
Curriculum Expectations for Year 5
Please click on the button to view the curriculum expectations for Year 5.
Year 5 Number Facts
Please click on the button below to see the Year 5 Number Facts Document.
Year 5 Maths Booklet
Please click on the button below to access a document to help with supporting your child with maths from home.
What Our Parents Say About Year 5
"We are thrilled with L’s progress this year and Mrs Adams teaching approaches have really suited her, allowing L to thrive. L has been so interested in some of the subjects this year, in particular space. So much so that she wants to be employed by NASA in years to come! L’s end scores/results have exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be happier with Queensgate."
"T enjoys going to school every day. Her confidence has grown massively. I love hearing about her day and how involved she gets with activities. Her teacher is simply wonderful and has helped T’s development in many ways. I’m also glad that nothing has changed in school due to the Headteacher leaving at Easter."
Dates To Remember
