We teach phonics using Little Wandle, ensuring a clear, progressive approach to early reading.

Our aims include:

  • Teaching all 44 graphemes
  • Developing blending and segmenting
  • Building automaticity in spelling
  • Teaching tricky words
  • Making phonics lively, interactive, and engaging

Phonics is applied across the curriculum to support reading and writing.


St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School

Classes

Hedgehogs Class
Years R & 1 - ages 4 to 5 years

Rabbits Class
Years 1 - ages 5 to 6 years

Otters Class
Year 2 - ages 6 to 7 years

Squirrels Class
Year 3 - ages 7 to 8 years

Badgers Class
Year 4 - ages 8 to 9 years

Woodpeckers Class
Year 5 - ages 9 to 10 years

Owls Class
Year 6 - ages 10 to 11 years

Upcoming events

Pupil school photographs
22nd September 2026, 8:45 - 11:30

Harvest Festival
2nd October 2026, 8:45 - 11:00

October Half-Term Holiday
26th - 30th October 2026

Contact us

Sea Street
St. Margaret’s-at –Cliffe
Dover
Kent CT15 6SS

Telephone: 01304 852639
E-Mail: School office