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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sats results rise on last year but stay below pre-pandemic levels
The proportion of Year 6 pupils in England who met the expected standard in this year's Sats exams has risen, but it is still below pre-pandemic levels, official statistics show. The Key Stage 2 results showed 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined this summer, up from 61% last year. In 2019, 65% of pupils met the standard, according to the provisional Department for Education (DfE) data. In individual subjects, scores were higher than last year. In total, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, up from 74% in 2024. In writing, 72% of pupils met the expected standard, an increase of 0.5 percentage points on last year. In grammar, punctuation and spelling, 73% of pupils met the expected standard, up from 72%. Overall, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in science, up from 81%, and 74% met the expected standard in maths, up from 73%. The DfE said these pupils experienced disruption to their learning during the pandemic, particularly at the end of Year 1 and in Year 2. Attainment in all subjects, other than reading, has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, it added. The figure come after education unions have raised concerns about the statutory tests in primary schools as they fear they are too 'high-pressure'. Currently, pupils in England sit Sats in the summer of Year 6 and these results are often used in holding primary schools to account. Children also take a phonics check in Year 1 and a times table check in Year 4. The interim report of the independent curriculum and assessment review, published in March, concluded that formal assessments are an 'important part' of primary school education. But it said the review will examine how the assessment of writing in Year 6 'can be improved', and it will review concerns about the grammar, punctuation and spelling assessment. The final report of the review, chaired by education expert Professor Becky Francis, is due to be published in the autumn.
Globe and Mail
11-06-2025
- Science
- Globe and Mail
Open Day and Free Maths Sessions for Children at Acton Library as Part of Avidator's Social Impact Initiative
"Bring your child along and spark their love for maths. Join us at Acton Library on 14th June!" Avidator is hosting free Junior Maths Workshops for Key Stage 2 students as part of its Social Impact Initiative. The event takes place on 14th June 2025 at Acton Town Hall Library, offering fun, curriculum-based learning resources including worksheets, quizzes, and tips guides. Seats are limited, and families are encouraged to attend early. London, UK - 11 June, 2025 - Avidator, an education-focused organisation, is launching Free Junior Maths Workshops for children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6). This initiative is part of Avidator's wider Social Impact Initiative and will be hosted during a special Open Day on: Day and Date: Saturday, 14th June 2025 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Acton Town Hall Library, Everyone Active Acton Centre, High Street, Acton, London W3 6NE About the Workshop The Junior Maths Workshop is designed to provide free educational support to young learners in the local community. The session includes: The event is completely free but seating is limited, and parents are encouraged to arrive early to secure a place. An Initiative to Support Families and Learners This effort forms part of Avidator's commitment to educational access and inclusion through its CSR programme. The organisation's Social Impact Initiative focuses on: Providing free, hands-on workshops in public libraries and centres Supporting students aged 7–11 with learning resources that complement school education Encouraging community-based learning opportunities across London Explore More on the Day Families attending the Open Day can: Contact & Further Information Visit: Call: +44 (0) 20 3151 2082 Location: Acton Town Hall Library, High Street, Acton, London W3 6NE About Avidator Avidator is a UK-based education platform supporting children, parents, and schools through accessible learning solutions. Its Social Impact Initiative delivers free learning workshops and resources in local communities, aiming to make education engaging and inclusive for all.
Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Times
A guide to Sats — by two primary school teachers of the year
Key Stage 2 tests run smoothly at Willow School in north London because of outstanding teaching and preparation, according to the head teacher, Dawn Ferdinand. But there is the occasional hiccup. 'We had a child who had a disagreement with his mum on the way to school one year and arrived in a bad mood and refused to sit the test,' says Ferdinand, who was named head teacher of the year at the Pearson Teaching Awards in December. 'So aim for uneventful journeys to school during Sats week!' About 600,000 year 6 pupils across England will sit the Key Stage 2 assessment in maths and English this month — six papers over four days. Last year 74 per cent of pupils reached the standard expected
