Assessment

At Duke Street Primary School, we prioritise assessment to support each child's learning, celebrate progress, and tailor teaching to individual needs, aligned with our ICARE values: Individuality, Community, Aspire and Achieve, Resilience, and Empathy.

  1. To understand each child's abilities and clarify next steps (Individuality).

  2. To monitor ongoing progress and identify additional support needs (Aspire and Achieve).

  3. To provide information for collaboration among parents, teachers, and leaders (Community, Empathy).

  4. To build confidence and resilience in children (Resilience).

  • Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA): An assessment conducted in the first weeks of Reception to measure progress.

  • Phonics Screening Check (Year 1 & 2): A short check to assess children’s phonics skills. Completed in June.

  • Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC): An online assessment to evaluate multiplication recall, supported through targeted practice. Completed in June.

  • Key Stage 2 SATs (Year 6): Assessments in Reading, GPS, and Mathematics to support transition to secondary school.

Teachers use formative assessments and track progress termly to provide tailored support. For children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), personalised assessment approaches are employed.

Parents receive termly updates and annual reports, with opportunities for consultation during parents' evenings.

Please click on the link below for the latest guidance from the DfE:

KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know