At Stover School, Key Stage 3 is where pupils build firm foundations – academically, socially, and personally. Spanning Years 7 to 9, this vital stage bridges the move from Preparatory education to GCSE preparation, and we are proud to offer a curriculum and environment that enables every child to thrive.
We understand that these are formative years – full of discovery, growth and change.
That’s why our approach is holistic: combining high-quality teaching, outstanding pastoral care and a rich programme of enrichment activities to ensure each pupil feels inspired, valued, and ready for what lies ahead.
Children are inspired
- With dynamic, high-quality experiential learning – enabling everyone to do, reflect, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.
- Through challenge for academic scholars and nurture of individual interests and aspirations.
- By embedding the Round Square IDEALS and Discoveries into our teaching – promoting internationalism, democracy, environmentalism, adventure, leadership, and service through all that we do.
Children feel nurtured
- By modelling strong values rooted in kindness, respect, and consideration for others.
- By fostering a warm, inclusive school culture where pupils feel safe, seen, and supported – where positive relationships with families and the wider community are central.
- By celebrating our beautiful natural environment and using it to support learning, wellbeing and a sense of connection to the world around us.
Children become prepared
- With additional skills through our wide range of daily enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to explore their talents and discover new passions.
- To self-study by supporting learning at home through well-organised Google Classrooms, purposeful prep and clear communication.
- With the ability to keep challenging themselves due to regular, meaningful feedback – helping them pause, reflect and improve with purpose.
- For the next stage, by ensuring each child is equipped with the academic knowledge and practical skills required for a smooth transition into success in their public exams at GCSE and Stover Sixth Form.
