Information for Parents and Carers

We are proud of the progress our pupils make during their time at our school. This page explains how attainment is measured nationally and how our pupils have performed over the last three years compared to national expectations.

Understanding National Expectations

Primary school assessment is measured against national standards set by the Department for Education.

Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception)

Children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals (ELGs).

• A child achieving the Expected Level of Development (ELD) has met the national standard.

• Children achieving ELD in the prime areas and literacy and maths are described as having a Good Level of Development (GLD).

Phonics (Year One)

Pupils take the Year One Phonics Screening Check.

• The national expected standard is a score of 32 out of 40.

• Pupils who do not meet the standard retake the check in Year 2.

Key Stage 1 (Year Two)

Teacher assessments are used to measure attainment.

Pupils are assessed as:

• Working Towards the Expected Standard

• Working at the Expected Standard

• Working at Greater Depth

Key Stage 2 (Year Six)

Pupils take national tests (SATs) in:

• Reading

• Mathematics

• Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (SPaG)

Writing is assessed by teacher assessment.

Expected Standard

• A scaled score of 100 represents the national expected standard.

• Scores range from 80 to 120.

• Pupils may also achieve Greater Depth if they demonstrate deeper understanding.

 

Our School’s Performance

Below is a summary of how we have performed over the last three years.

Early Years (Reception)

Good Level of Development (GLD)

Year	School	National
2022–23	71%	67%
2023–24	76%	68%
2024–25	80%	68%

What This Shows

• Outcomes have improved steadily over three years.

• We are now 12 percentage points above national.

• Children are leaving Reception very well prepared for Key Stage 1.

Phonics Screening Check (Year 1)

Year	School	National
2022–23	63%	79%
2023–24	81%	80%
2024–25	73%	80%

By the end of Year 2 (2024–25):

• School: 88%

• National: 89%

What This Shows

• Strong improvement in 2023–24.

• 2024–25 dipped slightly below national in Year 1.

• Catch-up provision ensures pupils are broadly in line with national by Year 2.

 

Key Stage 1 (Year 2)

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined (Expected Standard)

Year	School	National
2022–23	42%	56%
2023–24	50%	58%
2024–25	42%	59%

What This Shows

• 2023–24 showed improvement.

• 2024–25 dipped due to cohort variation.

• Science remains strong (89% in 2024–25 vs ~83% national).

• Strong Early Years outcomes indicate improving foundations.

 

Key Stage 2 (Year 6)

Cohort size 2024–25: 60 pupils

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined (Expected Standard)

Year	School	National
2022–23	74%	60%
2023–24	77%	61%
2024–25	62%	62%

What This Shows

• Two consecutive years significantly above national.

• 2024–25 is in line with national.

• Strong improvement from 2021–22 (53%).

Reading (Expected Standard)

Year	School	National
2022–23	90%	73%
2023–24	83%	74%
2024–25	82%	75%

Reading Summary

• Consistently above national for three years.

• Higher standard matched national in 2024–25 (33%).

• Reading is a sustained strength.

Writing (Expected Standard)

Year	School	National
2022–23	85%	71%
2023–24	88%	72%
2024–25	88%	72%

Writing Summary

• Significantly above national for three consecutive years.

• Greater depth below national in 2024–25.

• Strong upward trend overall.

Maths (Expected Standard)

Year	School	National
2022–23	90%	73%
2023–24	88%	73%
2024–25	63%	74%

Maths Summary

• Two very strong years well above national.

• 2024–25 dipped below national due to cohort variation.

• Multiplication Tables Check results remain strong, showing secure number fluency lower down the school.

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected Standard)

Year	School	National
2022–23	89%	72%
2023–24	78%	72%
2024–25	82%	73%

✔ Consistently above national for three years.

Science (Teacher Assessment)

Year	School	National
2022–23	92%	80%
2023–24	90%	81%
2024–25	88%	82%

✔ Consistently above national for three years.

 

Multiplication Tables Check (Year 4)

Year	Full Marks (School)	National
2022–23	52%	29%
2023–24	62%	34%
2024–25	53%	37%

✔ Strong performance above national for three years.
✔ Indicates secure mathematical fluency.

Overall Three-Year Summary

Strengths

• Early Years outcomes significantly above national.

• Reading consistently strong at KS2.

• Writing significantly above national for three years.

• Science strong and above national.

• Multiplication Tables Check consistently above national.

• KS2 combined outcomes strong overall trend.

Areas for Development

• Maths attainment in 2024–25 cohort.

• Greater depth outcomes in writing and maths.

• KS1 combined attainment (cohort variation).

 

What This Means for Parents

Over the past three years:

• Outcomes show clear improvement in Early Years.

• Key Stage 2 results have been strong, particularly in reading and writing.

• Combined results are currently in line with national, following two years significantly above.

• Variation in some results reflects differences between cohorts rather than overall decline.

We remain focused on:

• Raising attainment in mathematics

• Increasing greater depth outcomes

• Strengthening Key Stage 1 attainment

• Ensuring every child makes strong progress