Year Group Pages
Our year groups are named after the rainbow - a sign of peace, positivity and new beginnings. Please see the class page below, with more information about what happens in each year group and how things are organised.
Rainbow Nursery (including Rising 3s)
Our teachers in Nursery are Miss Ebdon (Rainbow Class) supported by Miss Kent, Mrs Gregory and Mrs Bell.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning. During Academic year 2026/27, we will be following CYCLE A.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Nursery will take place on THURSDAY MORNING and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Other useful resources
Parents may find the resources below useful to support their children as they begin their education with us:
Reception - Red (Berry Class and Ruby Class)
Our teachers in Reception are Mrs Meredith (Berry Class) and Miss Forsyth (Ruby Class), supported by Ms. Johnson.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning. During Academic year 2026/27, we will be following CYCLE A.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Reception will take place on TUESDAY MORNING and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Other useful resources
Parents may find the resources below useful to support their children as they begin their education with us:
Year 1 - Orange (Coral Class and Amber Class)
Our teachers in Year 1 are Miss Blair (Coral Class) and Mrs Croydon (Amber Class), supported by Ms Laidler and Mrs Tulip.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Year 1 will take place on a WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Year 2 - Yellow (Saffron Class and Honey Class)
Our teachers in Year 2 are Mrs Banks (Saffron Class) and Mrs K O'Connor/Mr Graham (Honey Class), supported by Mrs Tulip, Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Hallimond.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Year 2 will take place on a WEDNESDAY MORNING and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Year 3 - Green (Mint Class and Emerald Class)
Our teachers in Year 3 are Mr Woodhead (Mint Class) and Mrs Holt (Emerald Class), supported by Mrs Carlson, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Ramshaw and Mrs Dawson.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Year 3 will take place on a TUESDAY AFTERNOON and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers.. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Year 4 - Blue (Sapphire Class and Teal Class)
Our teachers in Year 4 are Mrs Conway (Sapphire Class) and Mr Booler (Teal Class), supported by Ms Quinlivan, Ms Wilson, Ms Amondsen and Mrs Carlson.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Year 4 will take place on a FRIDAY MORNING and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers.. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Year 5 - Purple (Lilac Class and Indigo Class)
Our teachers in Year 5 are Miss Robinson (Lilac Class) and Miss. Oliver (Indigo Class), supported by Ms Young and Mrs Bogan.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Year 5 will take place on a FRIDAY AFTERNOON and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers.. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Year 6 - Pink (Fuchsia Class and Magenta Class)
Our teachers in Year 6 are Mrs Couling (Fuchsia Class) and Ms Taylor (Magenta Class), supported by Mrs Bogan, Mrs. Burn, Mrs Robson and Mrs Downey.
Please find below our term by term curriculum plan for the year. This will tell you what we are learning about in all of our subjects and many of the exciting things we are doing in our learning.
PE Lessons and Kit
PE for Year 6 will take place on a MONDAY AFTERNOON and children will need PE kit.
- Non-branded solid red t-shirt or solid red long sleeved top (plain or with school logo)
- Plain black (non-branded) PE shorts or jogging bottoms. Sport leggings may be worn but must be plain black
- Sport trainers or plimsoles may be worn for PE
If PE kit is not brought, school will provide suitable equipment to ensure your child does not miss a lesson.
If a child is ill or injured, they will only be able to miss the lessons if a letter has been provided by their parent/guardian. A new letter must be provided for each lesson unless agreed with the teacher.
For Health and Safety reasons, all jewellery, including watches, must be removed for PE. If a child has earrings, they will be asked to remove them for the lesson. In the event of an infection, please contact school so teachers are aware not to remove earrings. As this should only be for a short amount of time until the infection is clear, school will provide medical tape to cover the earrings so PE is not missed.
Additional blocks of PE will take place across the year and staff will inform parents in advance when these are due to happen.
Reading Spine
Reading at Rickleton is always a priority and much of our learning is linked to class novels. The attached reading spine shows the class text for each term and a spine of linked and suggested reads, in many different styles and formats to suit all readers. Parents may find this useful when choosing or buying books across the year.
Other useful resources
Y5 to 6 Transition Reading - 'Street Child' by Berlie Doherty
In preparation for the start of year 6, we ask that pupils read the book below, on which a lot of their learning will be based. This can be read as a personal book or, if struggling with the content, as some nighttime parent/child story time.
Y6 SATs information
As Y6 pupils undertake SATs testing, many parents have a range of questions about how testing and test preparation happens. The powerpoint below is taken from the annual parent information meeting we hold and may be useful for parents to view.
