Lower 1 to Class VI
Pupils are taught the core curriculum subjects of English, maths and science.  Their timetable also includes history, geography, religious education, nature, French (from Lower 1), art & craft, design & technology, information technology, P.E., swimming (Classes III) and sports.

The aim of the school is to develop each child's academic potential in small wide-ability classes with experienced and qualified teachers. As well as academic achievement the school aims to bring out the pupils other abilities in such areas as art, drama, music and sport.  The pupils also learn to fit in well in the small community of which they are a part, to respect others and treat them kindly, and to care for the school's  premises and equipment in a responsible way.

Steephill School carries out the National Curriculum test in year II and VI. The Form teachers from Class II upwards conduct assessment testing in English and maths.  There are weekly spelling and tables test for pupils from Upper I onwards.

The School day follows this pattern:

8. 45am		School opens
9. 00am		Registration
9. 10am		School Assembly
9. 30am		First lesson
10.30am		Fruits and drinks then outside play
10.50am		Second lesson
12.00pm		Lunch
12.30pm		Play outside
1. 00pm		Afternoon Registration
1. 05pm		Third lesson
2. 05pm		Play outside
2. 20pm		Fourth lesson
3. 00pm		End of Nursery day
3. 30pm		End of School day

There is a timetable on display in each classroom showing the subjects taught each day. Written progress reports are sent home at the end of the summer term. In the autumn and spring terms reports there are Consultation Evenings for parents to discuss their child's work with the Form and subject teachers. These Consultation Evenings take place in November and the beginning of March.

The aim of the Nursery is to develop each child's social, physical and academic potential. The Nursery follows the Dfee's guidelines on Early Learning Goals in order to attain these and information is available at the school.

Within the small teaching classes, the day provides learning opportunities through written work and through play. The children learn to fit in well in the small community of which they are a part, to respect others and treat them kindly, and to care for the school's premises and equipment.

The pupils take part in many activities including sport, music, computer study, use of scientific and technological apparatus, P.E. on small and large equipment, as well as enjoying the school's rural setting.  Children who join the Nursery are invited to spend an afternoon to meet their new class teachers and other pupils during the term prior to starting at Steephill.

The School day follows this pattern:

8. 45am		School opens
9. 00am		Registration
9. 10am		School Assembly
9. 30am		First session
10.30am		Fruits and drinks then outside play
10.50am		Second session
12.00pm		Lunch
12.30pm		Play outside
1. 00pm		Third session
2. 05pm		Play outside
2. 20pm		Fourth session
3. 00pm		End of Nursery day

Timetables are available in the classrooms showing the specific daily activities.  A classroom open afternoon is held at the beginning of the autumn term when the teachers present the general aims, programme and activities for the academic year.
		When a child is ready to move to Lower I, usually the term in which the child turns 5, the Nursery teacher will discuss this with the parents, Headteacher and Lower I teachers. To enhance a smooth transition the children visit Lower I every Monday morning for one hour during the half term before going up. Parents are invited to an evening for progress reports in the Autumn and Spring terms and receive a written report at the end of the School year. As well as the option of after-school care children with an older sibling who leaves school at a later time may take advantage of a free care facility until their older brother or sister is also ready to go home.