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Assessment and Performance Data

As a Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Michael & All Angels C.E. Primary and Pre School is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for all its pupils. Guided by our school's vision and values, we strive to nurture resilient, responsible learners with curious minds and a thirst for knowledge, empowering them to become compassionate and respectful members of the community.

Assessment Summary 2023-2024

Early Years Data

We are proud to share that our Early Years data has been consistently above the national average for the past three years.

In 2024, the national average was 67.7% and our school data was 72.2%.

These results reflect our commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that helps our youngest pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive. 

Phonics Attainment

Our phonics attainment data reflects our commitment to academic excellence. In the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, our pupils performed broadly in line with the national average, with our results in 2024 at 78.6% - just slightly below the national figure of 80.2%. However, we are pleased to report that in 2023 and 2022 phonics results were above the national average, demonstrating our school's dedication to delivering high-quality phonics instruction and supporting our pupils' early reading development. Historically, our phonics data has been above national average.

Key Stage 2 Attainment

Reading and Writing Performance

Our school's reading performance has been consistently above the national average for the past two years. In 2024, the national average for reading was 74.2%, while our school achieved an impressive 76.9%. However, our writing performance has been below the national average, with the school achieving 61.5% compared to the national 71.7%.

Mathematics, English Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

In Mathematics, our school's performance has been below the national average, with 53.8% compared to the national 73.1%. Similarly, in English Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling, our school's performance was 61.5%, while the national average was 72.2%. Both areas are a focus for school improvement. 

Combined Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

When looking at the combined performance, the Mathematics, English Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling results have impacted our combined Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Therefore, our school's results have been lower than the national average. In 2024, the national combined average was 60.5%, while our school achieved only 34.6%.

Early Years Assessment Information

Early Years parents have ongoing access to Tapestry and use this system to gather information and monitor children’s progress. Families can comment on observations and upload their own observations of children outside of school of children reading, engaging in imaginative play or enjoying family celebrations.

You can download the app called 'Tapestry Online Learning Journal' or access it via your internet browser at https://tapestry.info  and create a parent/carer account.

Key Stage 1 and 2 parents receive assessment information three times a year after each assessment point.

A Summary of Statutory Assessment Data

At St Michael & All Angels C.E. Primary and Pre-School, we are committed to ongoing improvement and excellence. We closely monitor our performance data and use it to inform our teaching practices, curriculum development, and support strategies. By continuously reflecting on our strengths and areas for growth, we ensure that our school is mindful of academic achievement as well as a community that nurtures the holistic development of every child.