Year 6
Working together for a successful future
Year 6
Year 6 is a pivotal year in your child’s education as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. This year focuses on consolidating key skills in reading, writing, maths, and science, while encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience.
Our curriculum is challenging and engaging, designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking through a range of exciting topics and projects. We also place a strong emphasis on personal development, teamwork, and preparing pupils for the next stage of their learning journey.
The Year 6 team is committed to supporting every child to achieve their best and enjoy a successful and rewarding final year at primary school.
Curriculum Letter to Year 6TM Families
Welcome to 6TM! This letter provides an overview of the year ahead, including the key learning areas, important events, and how we will support your child in preparing for secondary school.
Throughout the year, your child will engage in a broad and balanced curriculum designed to build confidence, deepen knowledge, and develop essential skills across all subjects. We encourage independence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.
Please click below to view 6TM's letter to families
Curriculum Letter to Year 6LR Families
Welcome to Year 6LR! This letter provides an overview of the year ahead, including the key learning areas, important events, and how we will support your child in preparing for secondary school.
Throughout the year, your child will engage in a broad and balanced curriculum designed to build confidence, deepen knowledge, and develop essential skills across all subjects. We encourage independence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.
Please click below to view 6LR's letter to families.
Topic Overview
In Year 6, pupils engage with a range of stimulating topics designed to prepare them for secondary school and deepen their understanding across the curriculum. Themes include Rainforests, Electricity and Circuits, Evolution and Inheritance, and Global Geography. These topics encourage critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on activities, discussions, and cross-curricular projects.
Please click on the button to see our current topic overview.
Welcome to the Year 6 Curriculum Map
At Queensgate Foundation Primary School, Year 6 is a pivotal year where children consolidate their learning, rise to new academic challenges, and prepare for the transition to secondary school.
Our Year 6 Curriculum Map outlines the key areas of learning and development across the final year of primary education.
Using the map:
- Click below to view or download the Year 6 Curriculum Map
- Discover what your child will be learning each term
Year 6 is a time for leadership, reflection, and celebration—and we’re proud to support our pupils as they finish their Queensgate journey with confidence and pride.
Transferring to Secondary School
As Year 6 comes to a close, we prepare students and families for the important transition to secondary school. Moving to a new environment can be both exciting and a little daunting, so we will provide information and support to help make this change as smooth as possible.
Links to Support Your Child's Learning
To support your child’s learning in Year 6, we offer a variety of helpful resources. The Curriculum Map outlines the key topics and skills covered throughout the year, while the Curriculum Expectations highlight the milestones your child is working towards.
Our Number Facts resources help strengthen essential maths skills, and the Parental Support section provides practical tips and activities to support learning at home. Additionally, our E-Safety guidance offers important advice to keep children safe and responsible online.
Curriculum Expectations for Year 6
Please click on the button to view the curriculum expectations for Year 6.
Year 6 Number Facts
Please click on the button below to see the Year 6 Number Facts Document.
Year 6 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 6
"We are very proud of B and his achievements this year. He has worked hard and faced challenges bravely in Year 6. Thank you for all of the opportunities you have given him. It’s been an amazing year, cricket and football, the residential trip, SATS and the performance - brilliant. Thank you Queensgate!"
"Genuinely I do not know how to say a big enough thank you to you all for the past 7 years. Everyone through M’s Queensgate journey has been incredible, helped him in different ways, grow into the person he is today and helped him find a love for subjects and activities. I am incredibly proud of him and all the challenges he has faced, and having the consistency of his Queensgate family has kept him the lovely kid I know. I will always recommend this school to anyone that will listen!"
Dates To Remember
