RBWM rated 17th in country in SATs
Wed, 06 Aug 2008
Overall SATs results for 11-year-olds in the Royal Borough are looking good - despite the uncertainty surrounding a substantial minority of individual papers.
National concern about the quality and reliability of the marking of the Key Stage 2 tests, held in May, extend to the borough - more than 100 papers have been returned by primary schools to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority for re-marking.
However the figures released yesterday (Tuesday) flag up the continued success being achieved in Royal Borough schools:
· In English, 85% of pupils achieved level 4 or higher, placing the borough joint 12th in England
· 91% of pupils achieved level four or higher in science, again placing the borough 12th in the country
· In maths, 81% at level four or higher puts the borough at joint 25th countrywide
· Adding the English, maths and science scores together, the aggregate score of 257 out of 300 means a joint 17th countrywide
· The measure of those gaining level four or higher for English and maths combined is 77%, joint 15th in the country.
While comparisons with last year's results are not easy - this year's marking did not include 'borderlining' (reviewing all those who were on the cusps of levels three, four and five) - the results indicate that the borough has improved its performance. English is up from 83% last year, maths and science remain the same at 81% and 91% respectively, and the combined measure of English and maths is up from 76%.
Cllr Eileen Quick, lead member for education, said: "Despite the national concerns, these are great results and demonstrate the hard work and commitment of both pupils and teachers in our schools. Everyone involved should be justifiably proud of these achievements.
"We must also acknowledge the continued support of both governors and parents in helping to promote the council's aim of providing all our young people with the opportunity to achieve their very best. This is a real team effort - and everyone involved is to be congratulated."
Wed, 06 Aug 2008
Overall SATs results for 11-year-olds in the Royal Borough are looking good - despite the uncertainty surrounding a substantial minority of individual papers.
National concern about the quality and reliability of the marking of the Key Stage 2 tests, held in May, extend to the borough - more than 100 papers have been returned by primary schools to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority for re-marking.
However the figures released yesterday (Tuesday) flag up the continued success being achieved in Royal Borough schools:
· In English, 85% of pupils achieved level 4 or higher, placing the borough joint 12th in England
· 91% of pupils achieved level four or higher in science, again placing the borough 12th in the country
· In maths, 81% at level four or higher puts the borough at joint 25th countrywide
· Adding the English, maths and science scores together, the aggregate score of 257 out of 300 means a joint 17th countrywide
· The measure of those gaining level four or higher for English and maths combined is 77%, joint 15th in the country.
While comparisons with last year's results are not easy - this year's marking did not include 'borderlining' (reviewing all those who were on the cusps of levels three, four and five) - the results indicate that the borough has improved its performance. English is up from 83% last year, maths and science remain the same at 81% and 91% respectively, and the combined measure of English and maths is up from 76%.
Cllr Eileen Quick, lead member for education, said: "Despite the national concerns, these are great results and demonstrate the hard work and commitment of both pupils and teachers in our schools. Everyone involved should be justifiably proud of these achievements.
"We must also acknowledge the continued support of both governors and parents in helping to promote the council's aim of providing all our young people with the opportunity to achieve their very best. This is a real team effort - and everyone involved is to be congratulated."
