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At break time children go outside to the playground.

Buildings - Parts of a School

Schools have lots of different places, from classrooms to corridors and playgrounds. This quiz helps you spot the parts of a school and what they are used for.

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Fascinating Fact:

Corridors are long passageways that link classrooms and other rooms.

In KS1 Geography, children learn about familiar places, starting with their own school. They name different rooms and outdoor areas and notice how spaces are joined so people can move around safely.

Key Terms

Classroom: A room where children sit, learn, and work with their teacher.
Corridor: A long passage inside a building that people walk along to reach different rooms.
Playground: An outside area at school where children can play, talk, and take a break.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the main parts of a school building for KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, children learn to name parts of a school such as classrooms, corridors, the hall, the office, the library, the dining room, and the playground or field.

Why are corridors important in a primary school?

Corridors help people move safely between rooms. They link classrooms, the hall, and other areas so pupils, teachers, and visitors can walk in an organised way without disturbing lessons.

How can KS1 children learn the different rooms and areas in their school?

KS1 children can explore school areas by going on a guided walk, using simple maps or labelled photos, talking about what each room is for, and playing quizzes like this one.

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1 .

On Wednesday mornings Sam’s class does P.E. Where do they do it?

In their classroom

In the hall

In the school office

In the library

Where do you do P.E.?

2 .

On Thursday mornings all the school has an assembly. This is held in the:

Hall

Kitchen

Store-room

Office

When do you have assemblies?

3 .

Sam’s school is quite big. School lunches are prepared in a _______.

Store-room

Gym

Kitchen

Classroom

What do you like to eat at lunchtime?

4 .

Sam has to hand in a letter to the school secretary. Where does Sam need to go?

The hall

The kitchen

The playground

The office

How many people work in the office at your school?

5 .

Sam wants to find out about history. His teacher says he should read a book about the Normans. So Sam goes to the _______ to find the book.

Kitchen

Cloakroom

Store-room

Library

Does your school have a library? What sort of books are in the library?

6 .

Sam’s school has a room with lockers. It also has hooks on the wall. Sam hangs his coat on one of the hooks. Which room is this?

Kitchen

Office

Cloakroom

Library

Where do you hang your coat?

7 .

Where does Sam have his lessons?

Classroom

Cloakroom

Kitchen

Office

How many classrooms has your school?

8 .

The bell has gone. It’s breaktime. If it is fine, Sam goes outside into the:

Hall

Library

Playground

Dining Room

What games do you play at breaktime?

9 .

Sam has his lunch at school. He eats his lunch in a special room. It is called a:

Dining Room

Store-room

Gym

Greenhouse

Where do you eat your lunch?

10 .

Easy one!

Lots of cars come to Sam’s school. Teachers come to work in cars. Parents come in cars to pick up their children from school. Where are the cars parked?