Key Stage 2

St Matthew Academy Primary Phase is delighted to share with our local community the noteworthy SATs results achieved by Year 6 pupils in the summer of 2019. The academy was thrilled to learn that progress in writing increased to 4.3 compared to -2.3 last academic year and progress in maths also increased to 2.6 compared 0.7 last academic year. Furthermore, 23% of pupils achieved greater depth in writing compared to 0% last academic year and 13% of pupils achieved greater depth in R/W/M compared to 0% last academic year.

Pupils have worked extremely hard in the lead up to the exams, with 62% of the cohort attaining the expected level or above in Reading, Writing and Maths Combined.

The pupils’ successes and achievements embody our school vision of helping students become successful, confident learners; make outstanding achievements through our high standards and cultivate their ambitions to instil excellence for all, in our inclusive Catholic community.

Head of Primary, Jo Chick commented: “I am proud of all pupils at St Matthew Academy Primary Phase. All staff are dedicated to helping every child reach their true potential through a rich and personalised curriculum, and I would not only like to congratulate every child for their triumphs but thank our staff for their ongoing commitment to them. The results are a testament to everyone’s hard work and I am sure they all pupils will continue on their journey of success. Wishing everyone the best of luck at secondary school – and those attending our secondary phase – see you soon!”

	Reading	Writing	Maths	Combined
Average progress scores	0.2	4.3	2.6	N/A
Average ‘scaled’ scores	101	N/A	104	N/A
% of pupils achieving the expected standard or above	64%	81%	70%	62%
% of pupils achieving the high standard of attainment	23%	23&	19%	11%

Summer 2018

St Matthew Academy Primary Phase is delighted to share with our local community the noteworthy SATs results achieved by Year 6 pupils in the summer of 2018. The academy were thrilled to learn that 76% of pupils are Working at Expected Level in Reading; an increase of 21% from 2017 and above the national average. The upward trajectory of success continued, with 68% achieving the expected level in Writing, 70% in Maths compared to 47% (2017) and 70% in SPAG; a 14% increase from 2017.

In addition; pupils Working at Greater Depth in Reading, Maths and SPAG increased in 2018 compared to 2017 results, with 22% working at this level in Reading, 20% in Maths and 34% in SPAG. Pupils have worked extremely hard in the lead up to the exams, with 68% of the cohort attaining the expected level or above in Reading, Writing and Maths Combined, higher than the local authority and national average.

	Reading	Writing	Maths	Combined
Average progress scores	1.8	-2.3	0.7	n/a
Average ‘scaled’ scores	105	n/a	102	n/a
% of pupils achieving the expected standard or above	76%	68%	70%	68%
% of pupils achieving the high standard of attainment	22%	0%	20%	0%