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maturity. Classrooms are complex places where teachers strive to achieve the
right balance for their pupils. As well as intellectual needs, there are
emotional, social, aesthetic and physical needs to consider for each child.
Sometimes lessons are taught, or issues discussed as a class. Sometimes
children learn better in smaller groups. Children also need to experience the
self-discipline and satisfaction gained from doing a piece of work entirely on
their own as they grow older we will expect them to become more independent
in this respect. In short, teaching is organised according to the nature of the
activities and the needs and abilities of the children.
We want children to be successful in what they attempt to achieve, we believe
that success breeds success.
There may be times when your child is part of an intervention programme, so
that they can make accelerated progress and plug gaps in their learning. We
expect children to make the most of this opportunity, to work hard and be
fully engaged.

PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT

Children are assessed in two ways. Firstly, by teachers and secondly, by a
system of National Tests at the age of 7 and 11. These tests are known as
Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) and the results are reported to parents.
Children in Year 1 are assessed through the phonic screening check in the
summer term. The Government expects teachers to use the Early Learning
Goals for Reception age children and the Assessment framework for Year 2
and Year 6. The results below are our national test results from 2024.

Key Stage 2: SATs Results 2024

Reading Not Met Met + GD – 110+
Spag 20% 80% 31%
Writing 18% 80% 38%

Maths WTS-22% EXP – 71% GD-7%
Science EXP+ 78%
82% 18%
18% 87%

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