Results & Progress

Attendance

At Whitgreave Primary School, we believe that children must attend school unless they are unwell or there are special circumstances that have been cleared with the Head Teacher. Research has shown that children have better life chances if they attend school regularly. We reward children in school with at least good attendance.

Each week the class with the highest attendance percentage receives a reward. In addition, every child receives a raffle ticket for every day they attend school, a draw is held weekly and a child from each class receives a prize. Furthermore, every term we hold a special reward assembly, where children
with at least good attendance are presented with a certificate and a medal. Also, at the end of each term, the class with the highest attendance are rewarded with a school trip, such as bowling.

We are working hard to maintain our attendance. We would appreciate your co-operation with school procedures if your child is absent for any reason.

Results and Progress

Pupil Progress and Attainment

How well do pupils progress and achieve at Whitgreave Primary School?

At Whitgreave we believe pupils should make good progress in learning in every lesson, every day, every week, every term and every year.

Pupil achievement is judged in two ways:

• Attainment – this refers to what levels the children are. By the end of Year 6, the expectation is for a child to be working at a 6S (Expected Standard).
• Progress – this refers to how well pupils have progressed in their learning from their starting point.

Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Results (SATs) 2024

 Link to Performance Tables

SATs

At the end of Year 6 children take Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs).

The children will take assessments in GPS (English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling), Reading and Maths, and teachers will assess the childrens’ writing. There isn’t a writing test, due to the fact evidence is collected throughout the year and recorded in their Independent Books- you will be able to see their superb writing every Parents’ Evening, in their purple books.

The Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test consists of two separate papers:

• Paper 1 is a 45 minute test, requiring short answers.
• Paper 2 is an aural spelling tests, consisting of 20 spellings, which will last around 20 minutes.

The Reading Test will be a single paper with questions based on three passages of text. Your child will have one hour, including reading time, to complete the test. There are 50 marks available.

There will be a selection of question types, including:

• Ranking/ordering, e.g. ‘Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in the story’
• Labelling, e.g. ‘Label the text to show the title of the story.’
• Find and copy, e.g. ‘Find and copy one word that suggests what the weather is like in the story.’
• Short constructed response, e.g. ‘What does the bear eat?’
• Open-ended response, e.g. ‘Look at the sentence that begins Once upon a time. How does the writer increase the tension throughout this paragraph? Explain fully, referring to the text in your answer.’

The Maths Test will consist of three papers:

• Paper 1 is an arithmetic test lasting for 30 minutes.
• Papers 2 and 3 are reasoning papers, lasting for 40 minutes each.

Paper 1 will consist of fixed response questions, where children have to give the correct answer to calculations, including long multiplication and division. Papers 2 and 3 will involve a number of question types, including:

• Multiple choice.
• True or false.
• Constrained questions, e.g. giving the answer to a calculation, drawing a shape or completing a table or chart.
• Less constrained questions, where children will have to explain their approach for solving a problem.

There are also lots of useful websites that will help your child prepare, such as:

http://www.primarytools.co.uk/pages/pastpapers.html

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/literacy/

KS2 Multiplication Check

In Year 4, children take a Multiplication Check.

The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, which is essential for future success in Mathematics. It will also help the school identify if a child may need additional support.

What is the Multiplication Check?

It is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times table questions. Your child will be able to answer 3 practise questions before taking the actual check. They will have 6 seconds to answer each question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.

Dates for SATS:

The Phonics Screening Check will be administered within the 1-week period from Monday 9th June 2025

Key Stage 2

The Key Stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 12^th May to Thursday 15^th May 2025

The Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check will be administered within the 2-week period from Monday 2^nd June 2025

Ofsted Reports:

Whitgreave Primary Ofsted Inspection 2023

This Ofsted Report provides judgements about the school’s performance. Whitgreave Primary School was judged to be outstanding in January 2023.

Junior Ofsted Inspection 2015

This Ofsted Report provides judgements about the school’s performance. Whitgreave Junior School was judged to be outstanding in November 2015.

Infant Ofsted Inspection 2014

This Ofsted Report provides judgements about the school’s performance. Whitgreave Infant School was judged to be good in June 2014.

Junior Interim Assessment 2014

This letter provides judgements on the school’s performance from the Ofsted Interim Assessment of 2014.

Junior Subject Inspection 2012

This document provides the judgements on the school’s performance from the Ofsted Science Subject Inspection of 2012.

Junior Ofsted Inspection 2011

This Ofsted Report provides judgements about the school’s performance.

Government Initiatives IQ

Government Initiatives IQ recognises Whitgreave Junior School as a Top Performing and Improving School.

By clicking on the link below, you will be able to view the school’s editorial.

Gov Initiatives Report WJS July 14