Provisional Key Stage 1 figures announced

27 August 2010

Provisional Key Stage 1 figures released on 26 August show that Kent’s seven-year-olds have made good progress in reading and writing at level 2b (the expected level for that age) continuing the trend of improvement over the past three years.

Key Stage 1 covers the first two years of primary school education from the ages of five to seven. Children’s progress is assessed by teachers and measured in a series of levels.

In mathematics, although results stayed the same, Kent’s children performed at 1.1% above the national average. In reading at level 2b Kent has also moved above the national average.

Boys have improved in reading at level 2b from 65.8% in 2009 to 67% in 2010 and in writing at level 2b from 50.7% in 2009 to 51.1% in 2010.

A number of children continue to achieve above the national average at level 3 in reading, writing and mathematics. In writing at level 3 Kent’s children achieved 1.7% above the national average, with boys performing at 1.4% above the national average.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, Sarah Hohler, said:

“I am pleased that the results at the expected level are improving and there have been a number of notable successes at schools across the county.

“Making sure children achieve their potential at primary school is a top priority for Kent County Council. We will continue to work with headteachers to raise aspirations and standards in the 3Rs.

“I hope children, with the support of their teachers and families, continue to progress during the rest of their time at primary school.”