Assessment
Assessment and feedback are central to good classroom practice at St Giles. We use three main types of assessment, each with a clear purpose: Assessment for Learning (AfL) to guide teaching day‑to‑day, Assessment of Learning (AoL) to review progress over time, and nationally standardised assessments.
At the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6), pupils take statutory tests (SATs) in reading, mathematics, and grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS). Results are reported as scaled scores, where 100 represents the expected standard. Scores below 100 indicate that a pupil is working towards the standard, while scores above 100 show they are meeting or exceeding it.
National assessment outcomes can vary from year to year and at St Giles, cohort sizes can be very small. For example, with just 15 pupils in Year 6 in 2025, each child represents almost 7% of the overall result. In contrast, in a large three‑form entry primary school, each pupil would represent closer to 1%. The table below shows the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics, as well as those achieving a higher standard. Results from the previous year are shown in brackets for context.
Pupils Achieving Expected Standard |
Higher Standard of Attainment |
Average Scaled Score |
|
Reading |
60% (85%) | 33% (31%) | 104 |
Writing |
40% (77%) | 20% (31%) | Teacher Assessment |
Mathematics |
62% (62%) | 27% (15%) | 102 |
GPS |
47% (77%) | 27% (31%) | NA |
RWM Combine |
33% (62%) | 20% (8%) | NA |
School performance tables offer only a snapshot of a school’s work. At St Giles, our focus is on nurturing the whole child. In small schools like ours, outcomes can vary from year to year because the results of a small number of pupils can have a significant impact.
Nonetheless, we are extremely proud of the hard work and commitment shown by both our staff and pupils. Other outcomes reported across the school included 81% of children achieving a Good Level of Development in the Early Years, and strong phonics results, with 72% of Year 1 pupils and 94% of the Year 2 cohort meeting the expected standard. Well done to all involved.
Each year, statutory and school‑based assessment information is carefully reviewed by leaders to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Particular attention is given to cohorts, key groups and individual pupils, with priorities clearly targeted through the school improvement plan.
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