As a school, we believe that art is a vital and integral part of a child’s education. It nurtures creativity, encourages self-expression and supports emotional development, whilst learning about and making links with a wide spectrum of different types of art in our society. Art contributes to children’s personal development in imaginative expression, independence, critical thinking and self-reflection. Moreover, it enables pupils to develop a natural sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them and this links to our school’s ethos of making our pupils open-minded global citizens.

We encourage children to become proficient in drawing, painting, understanding colour and shade whilst developing an understanding and appreciation of art around them. Wakefield is proud to have produced some famous sculptures in the history of Art and The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a highlight of our curriculum. We are also lucky to have The Hepworth Art Gallery and The Art House in our local area.

The art curriculum will develop children’s critical abilities and understanding of their own and others’ cultural heritages through studying a diverse range of contemporary, modern & traditional artists and designers.

Our aim is to inspire all children to enjoy art, express themselves freely, and develop a lifelong appreciation for creativity.