Languages [French]
– curriculum information
‘Our vision is to create opportunities for communication and literacy skills that lay the foundation for future language learning’
We will develop pupils’ learning of a foreign language by providing valuable educational, social and cultural experiences. Pupils will gain linguistic competence, extend their knowledge of how language works and explore differences and similarities between the English and French languages.
Pupils will explore our multi-lingual and multi-cultural world and how this international dimension gives pupils an insight into their own culture and that of others.
‘I have learnt to count to 100 in French. I have also enjoying saying the days and months of the year so that I know how to say my birthday. I practice French at home with my auntie and its great fun!’- Skye (Y3)
‘I can now speak some French and really enjoy the lessons. I am trying hard to have conversations in French with my friends.’- Naila (Y4)
‘It is great to learn another language for when I travel to those countries.’- Skye (Y5)
“Pupils are proud of their school, and there is a strong sense of belonging.”
— Ofsted, What it’s like to be a pupil at this school · February 2026
“Pupils achieve very well.”
— Ofsted, Achievement · February 2026
“Pupils are respectful, happy and hardworking.”
— Ofsted, Attendance and behaviour · February 2026
“Pupils are confident, resilient and empathetic.”
— Ofsted, Personal development and wellbeing · February 2026
“Pupils feel that they belong, and they grow both socially and academically.”
— Ofsted, Leadership and governance · February 2026
“They move on as articulate, kind and culturally aware young people.”
— Ofsted, What it’s like to be a pupil at this school · February 2026
“Pupil premium funding is used extremely effectively.”
— Ofsted, Inclusion · February 2026
“They are well prepared for secondary school.”
— Ofsted, Achievement · February 2026
“Inclusion underpins all of the practice at Clifton Primary School.”
— Ofsted, Inclusion · February 2026
“Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.”
— Ofsted, Curriculum and teaching · February 2026
“The curriculum is ambitious, creative and detailed across all subjects.”
— Ofsted, Curriculum and teaching · February 2026
“Interactions between staff and children are of a consistently high quality.”
— Ofsted, Early years · February 2026
“The expertise of staff ensures that pupils get the right help at the right time.”
— Ofsted, What it’s like to be a pupil at this school · February 2026
“Leaders have a sharp and accurate understanding of the school’s context, strengths and priorities.”
— Ofsted, Leadership and governance · February 2026
“Pupils thrive at Clifton Primary School.”
— Ofsted, Attendance and behaviour · February 2026