Mixed Year Group Classes
At North Cadbury C of E Primary School, we’re proud to be a small, close-knit village school where every child is truly known, valued and inspired to achieve their best. With around 12 children in each year group, our classes bring together mixed year groups, something we see as a real strength.
Mixed year group learning allows our children to learn from one another, grow in confidence and develop independence and leadership skills from an early age. Older pupils act as role models, while younger ones are encouraged and supported, creating a nurturing, family-like environment where everyone thrives.
Far from being a disadvantage, our mixed-year group approach ensures that every child is challenged at their own level, supported to make excellent progress, and given the chance to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
At North Cadbury, we believe that small really is powerful and our structure gives every child the opportunity to shine.
Will My Child Repeat the Same Work if They’re in the Same Class Again?
Not at all! At North Cadbury C of E Primary School, our carefully designed two-year rolling curriculum ensures that every child experiences a rich variety of themes, topics, and learning opportunities across their time in each class.
While children may sometimes revisit concepts, this is always purposeful and developmental — allowing them to deepen their understanding, build confidence, and apply their knowledge in new and exciting ways. Our experienced teachers plan thoughtfully to ensure clear progression in skills and knowledge from one year to the next, so every child continues to move forward in their learning journey.
Because we’re a small and dynamic school, our class organisation evolves each year to reflect pupil numbers and staffing — always with the best interests of our children at heart.
One of the greatest joys of our mixed-age classes is the strong sense of community and connection they create. Children learn alongside and from those both older and younger than themselves, forming friendships across year groups and contributing to the warm, family spirit that makes North Cadbury so special.
