Performance Data

About the results

Learning is assessed in all classroom interactions. This informs our planning and delivery and requires a flexible approach.

We use a key when marking work which all adults and children understand. This helps to differentiate work which seems to be correct but has been heavily supported, from work which has been done independently.

Regular assessments

Staff will use small scale, low-stakes testing to assess key aspects of learning on a regular basis. These might include timetable testing, spelling tests, phonic sounds and quizzes on particular topics.

Regular testing of this kind, helps to drill key facts and clarify misconceptions.

Formal assessments

Each year we complete 3 formal assessments from year 2 through to year 6. This allows teachers to identify any misconceptions and tailor the learning to the children’s needs. We also report the outcomes of these assessments to parents and carers at our parents evenings and in our end of year reports. This helps parents to identify where any support might be needed at home too.

Examinations are central to the data that is presented to the trust in three updates during the year.

Statutory assessments of pupils take place in various year groups and this data forms part of evaluations of the school by external stakeholders. This includes:

• The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile for pupils in the reception class;
• Phonics Screening for pupils in Year 1;
• Year 4 multiplication tables check;
• Assessments in reading, maths, spelling, punctuation and grammar for pupils in Year 6;
• Teacher Assessments of writing in Year 6.