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Provision for High Attaining Pupils

Who are our higher attainers?

These are children who have abilities beyond what is expected for their age in one or more academic subjects, such as English or maths, or in a more practical area of the curriculum such as music, sport or art.

At St Matthew's, higher attaining children are identified by class teachers and/or subject leaders. These children may be identified because they are attaining at levels significantly above the age related expectations for their year group or because there is an indication that they may have the potential to do so.

Provision at St Matthew’s

At St Matthew's, care is taken to provide challenge for our higher attainers both in lessons and in extra-curricular activities. The opportunities offered at St Matthew’s include:

  • Bespoke learning activities to challenge and deepen pupils' thinking and application of skills and knowledge
  • Participation in able writers’ workshops
  • Competing in inter-school quiz championships for maths, science and general knowledge
  • Visits to Brooklands Museum to take part in science activities
  • Science and maths workshops at Southwark Cathedral Education Centre
  • Participation in dance club leading to performances at The Harlequin Theatre
  • Sports coaching
  • Music tuition

Latest News

  • 03:06 PM - Thu 8 October Some lovely home learning from 3J
  • 01:16 PM - Wed 30 September We have created a new space at the front of our school. There are reminders of our values to Aim High, Encourage and Have Faith
  • 12:50 PM - Tue 29 September Great fun as usual on our Y6 residential!
  • 11:50 AM - Mon 21 September We have updated out Forest School area!  Now a much more interactive and inclusive environment.
  • 04:08 PM - Mon 7 September A Fun day - children go free, just adults pay
  • 03:57 PM - Mon 7 September Would you like to run in the Run Reigate Kids Race on Sunday 20th September 2026, in aid of The Lucy Rayner Foundation to raise awareness of young people’s mental health? 🎯 Minimum fundraising target: £25 ⏰ Last day to sign up: Friday 11th Sept 2026 runforcharity.com/charity-re…
  • 09:26 AM - Thu 16 July Doves and crosses made by our children to decorate St Matthew's Church.
  • 09:50 AM - Tue 14 July Getting ready for a day on the climbing wall
  • 03:04 PM - Mon 13 July Congratulations to our District Sports Team. Girls came 1st and Boys came 2nd. Well done Mrs Baillie-Young’s Dream Relay Team. They absolutely smashed it for another year!
  • 02:13 PM - Mon 13 July Enjoying the relay races
  • 12:26 PM - Mon 13 July Good luck to all our children competing in District Sports today
  • 12:12 PM - Wed 8 July Thank you to our friends at Open The Book for sharing the Bible story of Jacob's vision of a ladder to Heaven. Thank you for all the collective worships you have led this year for us.
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