High expectations.Warm relationships.
Grades 1 to 7 in a warm, caring community built on trust, respect and friendship — where every child is encouraged to aim high.
- Grades
- 1 to 7
- Classes
- North & South
- Cambridge
- Since 2009
- ZIMSEC
- Since 1994
Curious, confident, kind.
Our child-centred approach suits this energetic stage of learning. Pupils dive into school life with curiosity, confidence and a positive attitude.
We nurture voice and choice, independent thinking, strong personal values and a deep sense of responsibility to others — rooted in respect, teamwork and cooperation.
Ten subjects, one rounded child.
Cambridge and national standards, with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, science, ICT, robotics, sport and the arts.
English
Reading, writing, speaking and listening through rich texts, discussion and composition.
Mathematics
Number fluency and real understanding through concrete, pictorial and abstract methods.
Science & Technology
Hands-on experiments and real-world inquiry.
Cambridge Science
Cambridge-aligned modules that prepare learners for international benchmarks.
Social Science
History, geography and civics — community, heritage and global responsibility.
Shona
Language, literature and culture that reinforce identity.
ICT
Digital confidence, coding fundamentals and responsible online citizenship.
Robotics
Programming and engineering challenges, solved together.
Art
Visual arts, design and craft that build imagination and fine-motor skills.
Sports
Physical education for teamwork, resilience and healthy lifestyles.
A Block, Grades 1 to 4.
Core skills, hands-on learning and joyful participation. Small classes mean every child is known and supported.
E Block, Grades 5 to 7.
More academic rigour, leadership opportunities and exam readiness — with creativity, sport and character still at the centre.
Academic honours.
Celebrating our learners’ achievements in and beyond the classroom.
The Student Support Centre.
Help for children who find learning harder — and stretch for those racing ahead.
Different ways of learning
Specialised support for dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD, plus spelling, word recognition and blending work for advanced readers.
Help, early
Targeted support in reading, mathematics and writing in Grades 1 and 2, so small challenges never become big ones.
Teachers who keep learning
Termly specialist workshops equip every teacher to support neurodiverse learners and teach inclusively.
Our mission: a lifelong love of reading and learning, where every learner can thrive and grow into a confident, independent individual.
How progress is measured.
Continuous assessment alongside formal examinations — to recognise achievement and prepare for the next stage.
Written in the May session each year in Mathematics, English and Science, for learners progressing through the Cambridge Primary stages. Westridge has offered Cambridge Checkpoint since 2009 — internationally benchmarked assessment.
- Session
- May
- Subjects
- Mathematics, English, Science
- Levels
- ECD to Stage 6
- Since
- 2009
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council examinations, written in September and October. They follow the Heritage-Based Curriculum and assess six subjects. Westridge has prepared learners for ZIMSEC since 1994.
- Session
- September / October
- Curriculum
- Heritage-Based Curriculum
- Subjects
- Six core subjects
- Since
- 1994
Entrance examinations of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe, written on the first Saturday of July by Grade 7 learners applying to leading independent secondary schools.
- Session
- First Saturday of July
- Who
- Grade 7 learners
- Purpose
- Entry to independent secondary schools
Come and see Westridge.
The best way to know if Westridge is right for your child is to visit. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.