Our Classes

At Kirton Primary School, each year group is named after a different bird. As children move through the school, the birds become larger, stronger and more impressive — symbolising the pupils’ growing confidence, independence and maturity.

This whole-school theme builds identity, encourages teamwork and helps every child feel part of a shared learning journey.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Nursery

• Ducklings
  Our youngest children start their school adventure as Ducklings — small, curious and eager to explore the world around them.

Reception

• Chicks
• Eaglets
• Owlets
  These names reflect early growth and developing independence, capturing the excitement of children beginning their formal learning journey.

Key Stage 1

Year 1

• Robins
• Sparrows
• Wrens
  Familiar garden birds that symbolise energy, warmth and growing confidence.

Year 2

• Chaffinches
• Goldcrests
• Redpolls
  Distinctive small birds representing the children’s increasing resilience, blossoming skills and readiness for Key Stage 2.

Lower Key Stage 2

Year 3

• Blackbirds
• Moorhens
• Starlings
  These slightly larger birds reflect the children’s developing independence and ability to take on new challenges.

Year 4

• Doves
• Magpies
• Skylarks
  Graceful, clever and expressive — perfect symbols of growing confidence and maturity.

Upper Key Stage 2

Year 5

• Kingfishers
• Woodpeckers
• Seagulls
  Strong, dynamic birds that represent focus, determination and the growing responsibilities of upper school.

Year 6

• Eagles
• Pheasants
• Swans
  Our oldest pupils take on the names of the school’s most impressive birds - reflecting leadership, pride and readiness to take flight into secondary education.