A composite class is a class made up of children from two or more different year groups. We have a number of composite classes at Craigroyston as our class structures changes from year to year. Composite classes are generally created where there are imbalances in pupil numbers, for example, if one-year group has too many pupils to form a single class and the neighbouring year group is smaller, a composite may be possible. The maximum class size for a composite class is 25 pupils.
The ways in which learning and teaching are organised in primary schools means that the work is tailored to meet the needs and current achievement levels of individual pupils. All our teachers are trained to work with mixed ability classes whether in a single year group class, a composite class, a team taught class or a flexible arrangement. In all primary classes there will be wide ranges of abilities and all children will learn in different ways, responding to a variety of methods and resources. Our teachers are well able to adapt to the different needs within any class and plan accordingly. Much of the work undertaken in our school is in small groups and teachers plan in such a way to ensure that all pupils progress through Curriculum for Excellence at the appropriate level.