Performance data
At the end of a Key Stage children are judged to be either working at the expected standard or not. Some children may be judged to be working above the expected standard.
At KS1 assessment is based on the class teacher’s assessment of the children’s ability. At KS2 children’s raw test scores are converted to a scaled score, where 100 is the national expectation.
In May all Y6 pupils complete end of Key Stage 2 tests.
The results of these test are used to measure the individual progress a pupil has made in their time at primary school.
Children are assessed in maths, reading and grammar and punctuation & spelling. Writing is assessed using teacher assessment of pupils’ writing over a number of pieces of work.
DFE Data – Wheeler Primary School – Results Over Time
Key Stage 2 assessments
2022.23
66% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in reading. 20% achieved a high level of attainment.
70% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in writing. 11% achieved a high level of attainment.
70% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in maths. 23% achieved a high level of attainment.
54% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in all subjects combined. 7% achieved a high level of attainment.
* For a pupil to achieve the expected standard in reading and maths they must achieve a scaled score of 100+ in the corresponding tests.
* For a pupil to be working at greater depth in reading and maths they must achieve a scaled score of 110+ in the corresponding tests.
The average scaled score at Wheeler Primary School for reading is 103
The average scaled score at Wheeler Primary School for maths is 104
The average scaled score at Wheeler Primary School for GPS is 103
* Average progress made in KS2
National average progress is always 0. Schools that make less progress receive a negative number rating, schools that make more progress receive a positive rating.
Average progress in Reading +0.3
Average progress in Writing +1.0
Average progress in Maths +2.5
Further information:
The staff are really encouraging. They always help us to be the best we can be
Leaders give pupils the opportunity to complete well-planned and exciting
activities, such as performing in front of an audience, in order to create a ‘bag’ full of life experiences as they progress through the school. .
Leaders are passionate about preparing pupils to be good citizens for the world beyond Wheeler Primary School
Pupils take books home which contain the sounds that they are learning in class. This gives them plenty of practice.
Being at Wheeler is like being part of a family and that makes learning fun
The support that leaders provide for families is a strength of the school.
The teachers are so supportive they help and guide you all the way through the year
They want pupils to ‘Be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient in Learning and Life’
Pupils are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others.
The best thing is having someone to go to when you’re upset
Leaders and teachers have high expectations for every child.
Pupils enjoy coming to Wheeler Primary School every day.
Pupils in key stage 2 talk confidently about a wide range of authors and texts they have read.
I think the best thing about being a Wheeler pupil is that all of the staff listen and care about you
There are
opportunities for pupils to attend different clubs and raise funds for charities
Everyone cares for each other and that every teacher adds a little bit of fun into every lesson
Pupils report that bullying is rare, but if it happens, staff will sort it out quickly and fairly.
Leaders have designed and implemented an ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
The school has made recent changes to the teaching
of phonics to help pupils get off to the best start with their reading.
Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn.
The pastoral team works well together to ensure that pupils are safe.
Parents say that the school is ‘fantastic’ and that staff ‘greet the children come hail, rain or shine’ every morning as they arrive.
Throughout my time at Wheeler, I have been given so many opportunities to experience and learn new things
Pupils are proud to be part of the Wheeler family.
The leader’s vision for the school is demonstrated in the way pupils behave
Pupils are excited about adding experiences to their ‘Bag for Life’.
It is a safe and happy place to learn.