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Key Stage 1 Pleasing results were obtained by children in Year 2. This is the first time we have two forms of entry in Year 2. Processes for gathering evidence and systems are excellent — feedback from an external moderation quoted “Good teamwork, robust systems and procedures” From the data we can see a key group of pupils is evolving — children who are achieving or expect to achieve a secure 2b or 2a in Key Stage 1. These are children we should be looking to target support at with the view to achieving Level 5 in Year 6. We recognised this could be a focus last year — this years data fully supports this. Results of pupils are indicated below. Year 2 National Avergae at 2B+ Lowther 2011 2B+ 2a+ 3 Reading 85 92 86% 54% 32% Writing 81 88 76% 44% 13% Maths 89 100 93% 71% 26% Science 89 92 93% 51% 0% 2012 The newly introduced “phonics screening” for Year 1 pupils provided us with a set of results that were not reflective of either the children’s ability or the quality of teaching taking place in both Reception and Year 1. Results are below both the national average and also are own expectations. We will investigate this further as part of the school’s improvement plan for 2012-2013. However, what is clear is that we have to “play the game” which perhaps we have not done with this. KS1 Phonics Screening Results 2012 Percentage of pupils over 32 marks Borough Average Number of pupils 61.5% 65.2% 70% Target for 2012/2013 Year 1 pupils working hard and enjoying a balanced curriculum - Reception teachers and Year 1 teachers work closely together to ensure a smooth transition for children. Play is such an important part of school life - as displayed by a very happy year 1 pupil Year 1 pupil proudly displays their “extra” homework
Key Stage 2 A new year a new Year 6 cohort. We are expecting this year’s class to slightly exceed our initial predictions. They have needed a lot of support as a group to stay focused on learning. Some individual results will be excellent (and well deserved) We still need to look at ways we can boost more children to work towards achieving Level 5. Pleasingly 3 children took the new Level 6 paper in Maths and 2 took the English paper. National average 2010 2011 2012 (predicted) (approx.) English L4 80% 95% 91% 87% L5 (30%) (32%) (27%) (17%) Maths L4 80% 86% 91% 96% L5 (35%) (36%) (50%) (43%) English and Maths (combined) L4 82% 89% 91% 83% L5 (11%) (21%) (23%) (13%) Science L4 92% 100% 100% 96% L5 (43%) (68%) (77%) (65%) These results again show 2 key patterns. 1) A difference between English and Maths and 2) The number of pupils achieving Level 5 in Maths and Science compared to English. This difference is especially noticeable when looking at Level 5 in Writing and Maths (Reading 39%= L5 where as Writing only 13% = L5) Managing Assessments The way that assessments are organised are crucial for the children. We must remember we are a primary school and strive to make any assessments a positive experience for children. Year 6 tests should be like graduation (see pic below!) Year 1 and Year 2 assessments should just be a “normal” part of school life. Already there are more plans to introduce further assessments in English at Key Stage 2 - we must give pupils the best chance to do well without teaching to the test or placing pressure on children. This also needs to be managed carefully with regard parent expectations and any potential pressure placed on children. Our children achieve good results because they work hard, like learning and are well taught and supported by school and home. Year 2 pupils studying hard in Maths Year 6 graduate “Lowther style” Year 2 pupils—happy, relaxed and enjoying school
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Key Stage 1<br />
Pleasing results were obtained by children in Year 2. This is the first time we have two forms of entry in Year 2.<br />
Processes for gathering evidence and systems are excellent — feedback from an external moderation quoted<br />
“Good teamwork, robust systems and procedures”<br />
From the data we can see a key group of pupils is evolving — children who are achieving or expect to achieve a<br />
secure 2b or 2a in Key Stage 1. These are children we should be looking to target support at with the view to<br />
achieving Level 5 in Year 6. We recognised this could be a focus last year — this years data fully supports this.<br />
Results of pupils are indicated below.<br />
Year 2<br />
National Avergae<br />
at 2B+<br />
<strong>Lowther</strong><br />
2011<br />
2B+ 2a+ 3<br />
Reading 85<br />
92 86% 54% 32%<br />
Writing 81<br />
88 76% 44% 13%<br />
Maths 89<br />
100 93% 71% 26%<br />
Science 89<br />
92 93% 51% 0%<br />
2012<br />
The newly introduced “phonics screening” for Year 1 pupils provided us with a set of results that were not reflective<br />
of either the children’s ability or the quality of teaching taking place in both Reception and Year 1. Results are<br />
below both the national average and also are own expectations. We will investigate this further as part of the<br />
school’s improvement plan for 2012-2013. However, what is clear is that we have to “play the game” which perhaps<br />
we have not done with this.<br />
KS1 Phonics<br />
Screening<br />
Results 2012<br />
Percentage of<br />
pupils over 32<br />
marks<br />
Borough Average<br />
Number of pupils 61.5% 65.2% 70%<br />
Target for<br />
2012/2013<br />
Year 1 pupils working hard<br />
and enjoying a balanced<br />
curriculum - Reception<br />
teachers and Year 1 teachers<br />
work closely together<br />
to ensure a smooth transition<br />
for children.<br />
Play is such an important part of<br />
school life - as displayed by a very<br />
happy year 1 pupil<br />
Year 1 pupil proudly displays their<br />
“extra” homework
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