National Assessment Results
We are very proud of our latest national assessment results shown below for end of Reception, Year 1 and Key Stage 2.
Children at the end of Year 6 (aged 10-11) take part in national standardised tests known as the end of Key Stage 2 Assessments.
Reception
At the end of Reception, children are expected to achieve what is described as a 'Good Level of Development'.
The National % is shown in brackets in the table below.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception Good Level of Development | 61% (65%) |
71% (67%) |
76% (67%) |
73% (68%) |
70% (tbc) |
Year 1
At the end of Year 1 children's knowledge and understanding of phonics is tested using national standardised tests. Here we show the year on year % of children passing this test.
The National % is shown in brackets in the table below.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Phonics | 69% (76%) |
75% (79%) |
79% (80%) |
70% (80%) |
64% (82%) |
End of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) outcomes
At the end of Year 6 children’s skills in Reading, Writing, English Punctuation, Spelling & Grammar, and Maths are again assessed using national Standardised Assessment Tests (SATs).
The National % is shown in brackets in the table below.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading expected + |
75% (75%) |
74% (73%) |
77% (74%) |
83% (75%) |
76% (75%) |
| Reading greater depth |
4% (28%) |
7% (29%) |
12% (29%) |
37% (33%) |
3% (31%) |
| Writing expected + |
78% (69%) |
78% (71%) |
73% (72%) |
72% (72%) |
82% (73%) |
| Writing greater depth |
0% (13%) |
4% (13%) |
0% (13%) |
14% (13%) |
4% (13%) |
| Maths expected + |
67% (71%) |
70% (73%) |
73% (73%) |
80% (74%) |
83% (75%) |
| Maths greater depth |
0% (23%) |
15% (24%) |
4% (24%) |
23% (26%) |
23% (27%) |
| Combined RWM expected + |
57% (59%) |
59% (60%) |
62% (61%) |
67% (62%) |
63% (63%) |
| Combined RWM greater depth |
0% (7%) |
4% (8%) |
0% (8%) |
7% (8%) |
3% (9%) |
| Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar (EGPS) expected + | 75% (72%) |
78% (72%) |
77% (72%) |
83% (73%) |
83% (74%) |
| Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar (EGPS) greater depth |
17% (28%) |
4% (30%) |
15% (32%) |
23% (30%) |
23% (30%) |
Key Stage 2 Average Scaled Scores
This score is known as a ‘scaled score’. The score is an average for pupils in the school. The expected standard is a score of 100 or more. The higher standard is 110 or more.
| 2026 | National average | Darley Dene average |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | 100 |
| Maths | 105 | 99 |
Points to note
Our Specialist Centre
Our school has a specialist centre for children with learning difficulties with additional needs. These children are educated in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 within their own 'cluster'. We use finely tuned assessments for these children and report their progress individually. The results above do not include our cluster children.
How does Ofsted fit into this?
Ofsted inspections provide a rounded assessment of school quality, based on the intent, implementation and impact of the school’s curriculum; pupils’ personal development, behaviour and attitudes; and the leadership of the school.
We share school performance measures data with Ofsted, and it uses this to inform inspections. It is important to remember that data is a starting point for Ofsted. It is used to inform the discussions with school leaders about what they are teaching children, how they are running their school and the impact this has on children’s outcomes. School performance data on its own does not determine an inspection outcome.
You can search for schools, colleges, multi-academy trusts and sponsors in England and check their performance. You are able to view and download:
- Exam and test results
- Ofsted reports
- Financial information
To access the service please click here https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables?_ga=2.160653886.2081078510.1664960925-447313714.1664960925.
