Pupils across the East Riding have shown improved performance at the end of primary education in English and maths at level four and level five.
This judgement, based on teacher assessment, shows significant improvement compared to 2009 results.
This year, many schools decided not to undertake the year six SAT tests, and because of this all schools in the East Riding underwent a rigorous process of teacher assessment.
Teacher assessment information for 2010 demonstrates the following improvements:
– The percentage of pupils achieving both English and maths at level four or above this year is 78 per cent. This represents a rise of 2.8 per cent since 2009.
– The percentage of pupils achieving level five in both English and maths this year is 23.4 per cent. This represents a rise of 2.4 per cent since 2009.
– In English, 83 per cent of pupils achieved level four or above and 32.8 per cent achieved level five. This represents an increase of four per cent and nearly five per cent respectively since 2006.
– In maths, 82.2 per cent of pupils achieved level four or above and 33.3 per cent achieved level five. This is a rise of three per cent and one per cent respectively since 2006.
Councillor Penny Peacock, portfolio holder for children, young people and schools, said:
“From 2006 to 2010 there has been a steady increase in the number of pupils reaching expected levels in the East Riding.
This means that children are leaving primary schools with the numeracy and literacy skills to access and enjoy their secondary curriculum.
“I would like to congratulate all the children and wish them all well as they transfer to secondary school in September.”
Mike Furbank, head of improvement and learning, said:
“Despite the issues related to the tests, 2010 has been a good year for the children in the East Riding who are transferring to secondary schools.
The vast majority of children reached age-related expectation in English and mathematics and this bodes well for their future development and achievement in secondary education.
“The local authority has worked closely with schools to support the implementation and moderation of teacher assessments which provide accurate and thorough assessments. We are therefore confident that these results accurately reflect the achievements of our year six children this year.”
