Welcome to Year 6!

Year 6 at John Betts is fast-paced, stimulating, and purposeful, as pupils work with determination and ambition to prepare for the culmination of their primary school journey. As the oldest members of the school, they take on important leadership roles as prefects and house captains, playing an active part in the life of the school and its wider community. Through increased responsibility, they develop confidence, maturity, and a strong sense of duty, serving as inspirational role models for younger pupils.

Throughout the year, pupils fully immerse themselves in a rich and challenging curriculum designed to prepare them for the next stage of their education. Preparation for Key Stage 2 SATs is carefully woven into high-quality, purposeful learning rather than excessive testing, ensuring pupils build deep understanding, resilience, and confidence.

Year 6 pupils work hard to consolidate and master the skills they have developed throughout their time at John Betts. A strong focus on independence, reasoning, and reflection enables them to understand how to improve and extend their learning across all subject areas. Alongside academic challenge, pupils benefit from a wide range of enriching opportunities, including projects with Imperial College and the Chelsea Football Club Foundation, participation in the Arts Week production, and a much-anticipated residential trip in the summer term.

Drawing on the breadth of experiences and skills gained during their time at John Betts, pupils leave Year 6 as kind, principled, and confident individuals—well prepared to meet the challenges of secondary school and beyond.