Performance Data

Early Years Foundation Stage – 2025

At the end of the Foundation Stage, the children are assessed using the early learning goals in the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage.

At Brough Primary School, 67% of these children achieved a Good Level of Development.

More information can be found here:

EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers.

Year One – 2025

When children come to the end of their year in Year One there is a statutory assessment of their phonics skills – the Phonics Screening Check.

At Brough Primary School, 76% of the Y1 children passed the Phonics Screening Check.

More information can be found here:

2025 phonics screening check: pupils’ materials – standard.

End of Year Two – 2025

At the end of Year Two, children who did not pass the Phonics Screening Check when they were in Year One, had to resit the check. By the end of Year Two in 2025, 85% of the children had met the required standard.

End of Year Four – 2025

At the end of Year Four, children have to take a multiplication tables check which is an online assessment. The test involves 25 multiplication tables questions.

  • 34% of the children scored 25.
  • 80% of the children scored 20– 25
  • The average score for the children in Year Four was 21.9.

More information can be found here:

Information for parents: multiplication tables check.

End of Year Six – 2025

At the end of a Key Stage children are judged to be either working at the expected standard or not. Some children may be judged to be working above the expected standard.

At the end of Key Stage Two (Year Six) children’s raw test scores are converted to a scaled score, where 100 is the national expectation.

At Brough Primary School:

  • 75% of the children achieved the expected standard in reading and 27% achieved a scaled score (high) of 110+.
  • 77% of the children achieved the expected standard in writing.
  • 84% of the children achieved the expected standard in the grammar, punctuation and spelling and 11% achieved a scaled score (high) of 110+.
  • 64% of the children achieved the expected standard in mathematics and 14% achieved a scaled score (high) of 110+.
  • 52% of the children achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics.

‘Phonics and Reading: Pupils enjoy reading and being read to. The phonics curriculum begins early in Reception, and staff receive regular training to deliver it effectively. There is a strong reading culture, especially in the early years.’

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‘Safeguarding: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements, ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils.’

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‘Cultural Understanding: Pupils are taught to recognise and respect different cultures and religions in wider society… They understand the broader make-up of the community and society that they are a part of.’

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‘Role Models:
Older pupils enjoy role-modelling good manners and routines to children in Reception during lunchtime.’

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‘Pupil Safety and Trust: Pupils say they feel safe and that they trust adults to help them.’

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‘Behavior Management: Adults manage behaviour in a consistent way. Pupils say that adults are fair. Leaders have ensured that there are clear routines that pupils follow around school.’

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‘Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who access ‘The Bridge’ are given bespoke support to help them in their learning.’

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‘Governance and Leadership: The school’s governors are well-informed, offering both support and challenge to leaders. They are also conscious of staff well-being, contributing to a positive working environment for staff.’

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‘Positive Behavior and Role Models: Older pupils act as role models for younger ones, helping them with manners and routines. The school maintains a calm and orderly environment, contributing to a feeling of safety for the pupils.’

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‘Caring and Respectful Environment: The school fosters a culture of respect and kindness. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, and there is a strong sense of community and family within the school. Pupils feel safe and trust the adults to support them.’

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‘School Environment:
This is a school that is built upon respect and kindness. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and caring. A sense of family and community runs through the school.’

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‘Governance and Leadership: Governors understand their roles. They assure themselves that what leaders tell them is reflected in the reality of pupils’ experiences. They offer support and challenge to leaders.’

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‘Inclusive Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly through its “The Bridge” provision. Pupils with complex needs are encouraged to manage their emotions, which positively impacts their learning.’

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‘Enthusiasm for Learning: Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They begin their work enthusiastically and present their work with pride.’

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‘Extracurricular Activities and Cultural Awareness: Pupils participate in a wide range of activities beyond the classroom, such as residential experiences. They are also taught to respect different cultures and religions, helping them understand and reject prejudice and discrimination.’

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‘Curriculum Development: The curriculum has been developed to help pupils build knowledge over time. There is evidence of students connecting previous learning to current lessons, indicating a well-structured curriculum.’

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‘Curriculum:
This work is beginning to give pupils opportunities to build more knowledge over time. For example, Year 2 pupils talk confidently about their learning about The Great Fire of London from Year 1, and how this connects to current learning in history.’

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‘Engaged Learners: Pupils are enthusiastic about learning, show pride in their work, and consistently follow the clear routines set by the school. This contributes to a positive learning environment.’

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