Junior School

Quinton Junior School

A strong primary foundation where academics, character and creativity grow together.

Ages 7 – 12

Our School

A place to grow, wonder & belong

Our Junior School years are a time of curiosity, competence and character. Learners build strong literacy and numeracy foundations, take on new subjects, and are encouraged to ask questions, work in teams and solve real problems — inside and outside the classroom.

What sets us apart

Full primary curriculum aligned to national standards
Reading, writing, mathematics and science every day
Sport, music, drama and clubs woven into the week
Pastoral care and mentoring from dedicated class teachers

Curriculum

Curriculum & life at school

Core Academics

English, Shona, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies taught by specialists who know each child.

Discovery & ICT

Project work, coding basics and library research build independent, curious learners.

Arts & Sport

Choir, drama, football, netball and athletics develop teamwork, discipline and joy.

STEM in Action

Where curious minds learn to build

In the Junior School, STEM comes alive through experiments, coding clubs and hands-on projects. Learners investigate real questions, design solutions and pitch their ideas — turning curriculum maths and science into skills for life.

Science Lab Days

Weekly experiments that turn theory into discovery.

Coding Club

Scratch, block coding and computational thinking from Grade 3.

Maths Olympiad

Problem-solving challenges that stretch strong mathematicians.

Robotics & Makers

Simple robotics kits and design projects in the maker corner.

Question

Design

Build

Academic excellence

Foundations that carry through life

Every Junior year builds on the last. Our teachers track each learner's progress carefully, stretching the strong and supporting those who need more time. By Grade 7, our children are confident readers, clear writers, capable mathematicians and independent thinkers — ready to thrive in Senior School.

Small classes for individual attention

Weekly assessment and feedback

Reading and library programme

Preparation for Grade 7 examinations

Beyond the classroom

A rich, well-rounded school life

Learning at Quinton reaches well past the classroom walls. From sports fixtures to choir performances, from science fair projects to service outings, our learners discover talents they didn't know they had — and friendships that last a lifetime.

Inter-school football, netball & athletics

Choir, drama and public speaking

Educational trips and outings

Chess, coding and reading clubs

Character & community

Growing good people, not just good pupils

Academic results matter — but so does the kind of person a child is becoming. Our Junior School builds character through daily habits: kindness on the playground, honesty in the classroom, responsibility in the corridor, and service beyond the gate.

Weekly assembly and character focus

House system and student leadership

Community service projects

Faith and values-based education

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