Early Years
Children are assessed at the start and end of reception. The results of the assessment at the start of reception are not shared with schools or parents but go directly to the DFE. The end of year assessment is called the ‘Early Years Statutory Profile’ and outcomes are shared with parents. Children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals which are:
In 2023 our data was in line with national. In 2024 it was above national. In 2025 it was above national.
|
St Thomas Cantilupe |
National |
|
|
2023 |
68 % |
67% |
|
2024 |
76% |
68% |
|
2025 |
76% |
68% |
Phonics
Children in Y1 are assessed and must read 40 words (some real and some pseudo) using the phonics they have learnt. To meet the standard children must be able to read 32 of the 40 words.
In 2023 our data was well above national. In 2024, it was well above national.
In 2025, it was well above national.
|
St Thomas Cantilupe |
National |
||
|
2023 |
% met standard |
87% |
79% |
|
2024 |
% met standard |
94% |
80% |
|
2025 |
% met standard |
90% |
80% |
If children did not meet the standard in Y1 or joined the school after the test those children take the test in Y2. In 2023 97% of pupils passed check by end of Year 2. This is well above national. In 2024 93% of pupils passed check by end of Year 2. This is well above national. In 2025,93% of pupils passed check by end of Year 2. This is well above national.
Y2 SATs
Children in Y2 are assessed against expectations in reading, writing and mathematics. To make a judgement teachers use the children’s work, their reading, and some tests. Children can attain an ‘expected’ or ‘greater depth’ standard.
In 2023 our data was well above the national. In 2024 and 2025 children did not have to be entered for KS1 SATS.
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St Thomas Cantilupe |
National |
|||
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EXS |
GDS |
EXS |
GDS |
|
|
Reading % |
80 |
17 |
68 |
17 |
|
Writing % |
70 |
10 |
59 |
10 |
|
Maths % |
87 |
23 |
70 |
23 |
|
Combined % |
70 |
10 |
55 |
10 |
Y4 Multiplication check
Children in Y4 are assessed, online against the clock, in knowing 25 multiplication and division facts. Children receive a mark out of 25. Schools are assessed in terms of the average score of the cohort and how many children scored full marks.
In 2023 our data was well above national levels. Local levels are not published.
In 2024 mean score was above national. Percentage of children achieving full marks was below national. 9 children scored 24. This is being addressed through a wide range of strategies.
In 2025 our data was well above national levels.
|
St Thomas Cantilupe |
National |
||
|
2023 |
Mean score |
22 |
20.4 |
|
2023 |
Full marks |
50% |
33% |
|
2024 |
Mean score |
21.6 |
20.6 |
|
2024 |
Full marks |
21% |
34% |
|
2025 |
Mean score |
23.0 |
21.0 |
|
2025 |
Full score |
71% |
37% |
Y6 SATs
Children in Y6 are tested, using DFE materials, in reading, writing and maths as well as spelling, grammar and punctuation. Tests are formal and are marked externally. Results are compared to an ‘expected’ and ‘greater depth’ standard.
In 2023 our data was well above national. Our progress data in reading was +2.8 and in writing +2.5 – above national. Our maths progress data was +3.5 - significantly above national.
In 2024 our data was well above national at expected. GDS national not published. No national progress measures.
In 2025 our data was well above national. No national progress measures.
| 2025 |
St Thomas Cantilupe |
National |
||
|
EXS |
GDS |
EXS |
GDS |
|
|
Reading % |
82 |
29 |
75 |
33 |
|
Writing % |
89 |
18 |
72 |
13 |
|
Maths % |
89 |
36 |
74 |
26 |
|
Combined % |
82 |
11 |
62 |
8 |
|
SPAG % |
79 |
39 |
73 |
30 |
Average scaled score reading 106
Average scaled score maths 107
Performance Table
This link will take you to the Department for Education webpage for our school. You will find the performance table that compares our results against Local Authority and National percentages.
St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Primary School, Coningsby Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY