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Below is an overview of the results for the academic year 25/26. 

 

 

Statutory Assessments in Primary Schools

Statutory assessments are national tests and checks that all state-funded primary schools in England must carry out at specific points in a child’s education. These assessments are designed to measure pupils’ progress and attainment against national standards, and to ensure consistency across schools.

📚 Key Statutory Assessments

  1. Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA)

    • Taken within the first 6 weeks of starting Reception.
    • Assesses early literacy, communication, and maths skills.
    • Used as a starting point for measuring progress by Year 6.
    • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reception-baseline-assessment-information-for-parents [howden-le-...ary.org.uk]

  2. Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

    • Assesses children’s ability to decode words using phonics.
    • Pupils who do not meet the expected standard retake it in Year 2.
    • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-information-for-parents 

  3. Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

    • Online test assessing recall of times tables up to 12.
    • Helps identify pupils needing additional support in maths.
    • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multiplication-tables-check-information-for-parents 

  4. Year 6 Key Stage 2 SATs

    • Formal tests in:
      • English reading
      • English grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS)
      • Mathematics
    • Teacher assessments in writing and science.
    • Results are externally marked and reported to parents.
    • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-1-and-2-national-curriculum-tests-information-for-parents 

⚖️ Purpose and Legal Framework

Statutory assessments are required by law and serve several important purposes:

  • Measure pupil attainment against national standards.
  • Track progress from Reception to Year 6.
  • Inform parents and secondary schools about pupil performance.
  • Hold schools accountable for educational outcomes.
  • Enable national benchmarking and school comparisons.

The Department for Education (DfE) and the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) publish annual guidance to ensure schools comply with legal requirements. Schools must follow the Assessment and Reporting Arrangements (ARA) for each key stage.

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