Art

We are currently updating our Art and Design curriculum and are moving to the Access Art curriculum.

At Sandford St. Martin’s Primary School, we believe Art and Design should inspire creativity, self-expression and imagination, fostering a lifelong appreciation for visual arts. Aligning with the Access Art ethos, our curriculum exposes pupils to a rich, contemporary and diverse range of disciplines, materials and artists. Children explore drawing, painting, printmaking, 3D design, textiles and digital media through open-ended enquiry and hands-on investigation.

Our curriculum celebrates artists, craft makers and designers across different eras and cultures, equipping pupils with the confidence to experiment, take creative risks and evaluate their work. As their skills develop, pupils become articulate and reflective of the visual world. Art and Design at Sandford St. Martin’s encourages children to appreciate diversity, embrace individuality and make a meaningful creative contribution to their community.

Art and Design links to our school values:

Learn

We inspire curiosity and creative confidence through a rich Art curriculum, enabling children to master skills across diverse materials, techniques and artistic traditions.

Love

We foster respect for individual expression, diverse cultures and varied perspectives, encouraging children to value their unique voice and the work of others.

Laugh

We provide exciting, memorable opportunities for exploration, experimentation and playful risk-taking, nurturing a lifelong joy in the creative process.

Our work:

Each year, the Sandford St. Martin’s creates a fantastic range of art pieces to display at the Purbeck Arts Week Exhibition. The creativity, enjoyment, and fun the pupils experience is truly evident in the imaginative and vibrant work they produce.

Here are some photos of the 2026 PAW Exhibition: