ᐅ Primary School in La Moraleja ᐅ Kings College La Moraleja

British Primary Years Education in La Moraleja

Ages 5 to 11 Years

Our Primary School in La Moraleja offers a broad and balanced British curriculum delivered in English. This is complemented by an extensive enrichment programme where children explore various interests and nurture their talents in academics, the arts, STEM, languages, and sports.

Children benefit from a world-class British education following the well-respected English National Curriculum's Key Stage 1 and 2 (Years 1 to 6). With a High-Performance mindset, our Primary pupils are challenged and supported by experienced teachers to reach their full potential, fostering creativity, assertiveness, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This approach lays a solid foundation for future success and ensures a smooth transition to Secondary School.

Why Choose Our Primary School in La Moraleja

Primary School Curriculum

At our Primary School in La Moraleja, we understand and work on the individual needs and uniqueness of each child, thus enhancing their learning outcomes. Pupils are challenged with practical, hands-on projects to develop a strong portfolio of real-life skills and competencies.

Our English National Curriculum is broad, balanced, relevant, and innovative. It aligns with UK standards to match learning stages in England, enabling students to transition to corresponding stages in the UK if necessary.

Subject areas include English (Writing and Reading, Speaking and Listening), Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Music, Drama, Design and Technology, Physical Education, and Health Education.

Throughout Primary School, we offer structured academic, physical, and social opportunities, encouraging children to actively participate in their learning through a blend of independent tasks and teacher-led group work.

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A Practical Learning Approach Beyond Textbooks

The British Curriculum encourages students to approach their learning with a practical and analytical mindset. Primary children learn that there is often more than one approach to problem-solving and can use their creativity and resilience to develop effective solutions.

We also promote curiosity and initiative, encouraging students to take the lead in projects under the expert guidance of our dedicated teachers. Our hands-on approach to all subjects extends beyond textbooks to include activities like game-based learning in maths, such as treasure hunts and challenges on decimals and fractions, and real-life experiments in Science, like examining wear and tear on tyres. These activities enable children to grasp how syllabus concepts apply to real-world situations.

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Key Stage 1 - Years 1 & 2

(AGES 5-7)

In Years 1 and 2 of Primary School, a more structured approach to the day helps children learn how to read, write and count in English. We still encourage them to explore and play at this stage, but they can now describe their discoveries in words and numbers. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time at school and develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to reach their full potential in all areas. Their work is guided by the appropriate level of the English National Curriculum, Key Stage 1, which is by nature broad and balanced. Spanish Language is taught from Year 1 as stipulated by the Spanish Ministry of Education.

Language & Literacy
In Language and Literacy, we create a vibrant environment for English communication, fostering an interest in reading with fluency and enjoyment. Developing handwriting skills is a key focus of this subject.

Maths & Science
In Mathematics and Science, children acquire an understanding of the role of these subjects in everyday life and are encouraged to relate their work to other areas of the curriculum. The skills and attitudes acquired are important components of cross-curricular topic work.

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Key Stage 2 - Years 3

TO 6 (AGES 7-10)

At this upper stage of Primary School, we encourage children to learn about topics that interest them while consolidating their numeracy and literacy skills. We also teach children how to apply these basic skills to other subject areas, such as Science, Art and History.

Teachers provide stimulating activities to build up pupil confidence and harness natural curiosity. Children thereby achieve high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding while enjoying the learning process.

In Year 5, Primary pupils move from the Infant to the Senior School site, which is just around the corner.

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Language Immersion at the Primary Stage

At our Primary school in La Moraleja, English is the primary language of instruction, with all subjects taught by native-speaking teachers. From Year 1, students study Spanish Language and Social Sciences in Spanish, following the requirements of Spain’s Ministry of Education, or take Spanish Second Language lessons. As a result, pupils develop proficiency in Spanish, becoming bilingual in English and Spanish.

Additionally, separate English as an Additional Language and Spanish as an Additional Language lessons are offered from Key Stage 1 onwards. In Upper Key Stage 2, pupils also have the opportunity to learn French with a specialised teacher, as well as Chinese and German as extracurricular options.

Primary School Facilities

In our Primary School in La Moraleja, every detail has been carefully planned out to meet the unique learning needs of children aged 5 to 11. With purpose-designed facilities and equipment, Primary pupils can cultivate their unique talents and achieve outstanding learning results.

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Infant School Site

Students from Years 1 to 4 study at our brand-new Salvia Site, purposefully designed to promote optimal learning outcomes for younger children, preparing them for a smooth transition to the upper primary years and beyond. The site features tailor-made furniture and exceptional learning resources that encourage independence, curiosity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Additional highlights include extensive outdoor areas, specialised facilities such as a science atelier with cutting-edge ICT resources to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, a sports pitch for multi-sports practice in both PE and extracurricular activities led by expert coaches, an adventure playground to hone motor skills and agility, and a training swimming pool where children learn how to swim from a young age.

Both campuses provide cafeteria spaces offering nutritious, home-cooked meals, promoting healthy eating habits early on.

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Senior School Site

Primary students transition to the senior school campus in Year 5, which is just five minutes away. They benefit from modern classrooms equipped with advanced technology and AI resources, enhancing learning across all subjects. The ICT centre features 3D printers for creative projects and cutting-edge tools for coding and robotics, fostering future-ready skills for IT careers. Students also use state-of-the-art science labs, inspiring them to pursue careers in fields like medicine and science.

The brand-new primary music room, equipped with a wide range of instruments, and our purpose-designed art studio help to bring out hidden talents. In addition, our performing arts spaces encourage students to shine on stage as they engage in activities they love, such as dancing, singing, and performing.

Sports facilities include a multi-sports field for individual and team sports, with extracurricular activities led by professional coaches, such as Judo black belt instructors and a football coach from Atlético de Madrid Academy.

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Primary School Teachers

Our Primary School educators are native English speakers qualified from reputable UK institutions. They have the talent, expertise, and enthusiasm to ensure students become proficient in English and act as role models for our strong British values and attitudes, including initiative, dedication, integrity, and independence. Furthermore, our Primary teachers are experts in our High-Performance Learning approach, verifying its application across lessons and enrichment activities.

Classes from Year 1 to Year 3 benefit from both a class teacher and teaching assistant, while small group settings across year groups guarantee personalised attention throughout. This fosters success at Primary School and prepares learners for a seamless transition to the Secondary years.

Extracurricular Activities in our Primary School

To support the Primary academic curriculum, we offer a varied extracurricular programme that encourages pupils to expand their skills, interests, and talents.

Our offerings include many sporting activities guided by top-qualified instructors, such as Judo, Basketball, Football, Skating, Chess, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Swimming. Additionally, Primary children can study different languages with expert teachers (Chinese, German, French) to enhance their multilingual skills, take part in different dance lessons taught by professional dancers (ballet, contemporary, modern), and explore other performing arts, such as drama or music.

Since Computing is a priority in our British Curriculum, children are encouraged to join our Coding Club to learn Python, one of the most relevant programming languages for future careers in technology, and work on robotics projects. To achieve better learning outcomes, this activity occurs in small groups several times a week.

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Enrichment Clubs & Programmes

Pupils in Key Stage 2 undertake a weekly Enrichment Programme designed to balance sporting, creative, practical, and academic learning opportunities, focusing on developing our strong British values, attitudes, and life skills. Activities range from an Art Club to a STEM club, debating, and musical performances.

Our Primary School in La Moraleja offers various opportunities for students to engage in sports tournaments with other schools within Inspired Education in Spain, such as the Sotogrande Games, as well as international competitions, including the Inspired Y6 debates and Global Exchange programmes with other Inspired schools. Additionally, we offer exciting international Summer Camps where our students can develop new skills, explore different cultures, and make friends with peers from around the globe.

Wherever possible, children are taken on out-of-school excursions and field trips to enhance classroom teaching.

Coding Club
Debate Competitions
Exchange Programmes
STEM Club
Visual & Performing Arts
Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture

Sports

Physical Education (PE) is taught by highly qualified, specialist PE teachers and focuses on developing agility, balance, coordination, as well as teamwork and leadership. Primary pupils have access to an outdoor play area and an artificial grass pitch to explore various sports both within the curriculum and as extracurricular options, including football, basketball, athletics, and gymnastics.

Children from Year 1 have weekly swimming lessons conducted by fully qualified teachers. Our Primary learners are also taught dance by a specialist dance teacher as part of their PE curriculum.

Year 6 students are assessed in their technical and tactical awareness to provide baseline data in PE before progressing to Year 7 in Secondary School, where a more formal sporting education begins.

Arts

Students can further pursue their passions in drama and dance through extracurricular activities with expert coaches, including our Ballet and Contemporary Dance teacher, trained at the prestigious Real Conservatorio de Opera de Madrid.

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Performing Arts

Our performing arts subjects help students cultivate confidence, body language, self-expression, creativity, public speaking, and interpretation skills, crucial for success in school and beyond.

Music

All Primary students have access to a wide range of musical resources and are encouraged to explore music through performance, composition, and listening. The curriculum fosters excellent skills in performance, composition, and appraisal for future musical pursuits, with practical music-making on instruments like ukuleles and percussion. Students can work independently or collaborate in pairs, larger groups, or whole-class ensembles. Additionally, as an extracurricular option, they can join our renowned Music School, led by professional musicians, where they further develop their talents and perform in school bands and concerts.

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Throughout Primary School, learners take part in yearly drama performances for parents. They learn how to play a role and have the opportunity to work as a team to set up a large-scale production. They get involved in the set design, production and the show's brochure for the parents, which involve a wide range of hard and soft skills that can be essential for future careers in the performing arts field and beyond.

Additionally, Primary pupils can have dance or drama lessons as extracurricular activities to further pursue their passions with expert coaches, including a Ballet and Contemporary Dance teacher who trained at the prestigious Real Conservatorio de Opera de Madrid.

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Visual Arts

With weekly lessons held in a purpose-developed Art Studio, the Art Curriculum encourages the children to explore a variety of materials and techniques. This not only helps students develop creativity and essential technical skills but also lays a solid foundation for future artistic pursuits, including painting, digital design, and beyond.

Our Primary pupils study modern art and learn to appreciate a range of different artists throughout history. Furthermore, they can explore arts and crafts in weekly extracurricular activities.

Discover how our British Primary School in La Moraleja can prepare your child to excel in their education, setting a robust foundation for success in the Secondary School years and beyond.

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