Art and Design

Our art curriculum nurtures pupils’ creativity, imagination and visual literacy, so that they think like artists and designers. Pupils learn to experiment, express ideas and reflect on their own work and the work of others, and to appreciate art across cultures, time periods and creative industries.

Units build skills in four areas: drawing, painting and mixed media, sculpture and 3D, and craft and design. Pupils use sketchbooks to practise techniques and develop their ideas.

The curriculum overview shows what pupils learn each term; the progression map shows how knowledge and skills build from year to year.

Art Curriculum Overview 2026–27 (PDF)

Art Knowledge and Skills Progression Map 2026–27 (PDF)