Performance data

Our latest performance data can be viewed below and on the DfE Compare School Performance Website.

At Ribbon Academy, we are proud of the progress our children make from their individual starting points. We continually review and refine our curriculum, teaching and support provision to ensure every child is able to achieve their potential. Alongside statutory assessment outcomes, we use a wide range of evidence to evaluate children’s progress, including day-to-day assessment, pupil voice, work scrutiny and wider curriculum achievements.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

At the end of Reception, children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals. The key measure is the Good Level of Development (GLD), which indicates that a child has achieved the expected standard across the prime areas of learning and the specific areas of literacy and mathematics. A strong start in the Early Years provides the foundations for future learning and success throughout school.

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check (PSC)

The Phonics Screening Check assesses children’s ability to apply their phonics knowledge to read words and pseudo-words. This national check helps schools identify children who may require additional support with early reading and ensures that strong foundations are established for future literacy development.

Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)

The Multiplication Tables Check assesses children’s fluency in recalling multiplication facts up to 12 × 12. Secure multiplication knowledge is a key building block for success in mathematics and supports children’s confidence as they progress through the curriculum.

Key Stage 2 Assessments

At the end of Year 6, pupils complete statutory assessments in Reading, Mathematics and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS). Writing is assessed by teachers against national frameworks.

Test results are reported as scaled scores, where:

• 100 represents the expected standard
• Scores above 100 indicate performance above the expected standard
• The highest possible scaled score is 120
• The lowest possible scaled score is 80

For writing, pupils are awarded one of the following teacher assessment judgements:

• Expected Standard – Working at the expected standard for their age.
• Greater Depth – Working at greater depth within the expected standard and demonstrating a strong understanding of the curriculum.

Our assessment information reflects not only attainment but also the significant progress pupils make throughout their time at Ribbon Academy. Through high-quality teaching, targeted support and a rich curriculum offer, we remain committed to further improving outcomes for all pupils year on year.