Assessment

Assessment helps us celebrate what children know and can do, understand where they are in their learning journey, and plan the next steps to help them thrive. It ensures our curriculum is meaningful, teaching is purposeful, and every child is supported to grow and succeed.

How We Assess Learning

Area	How it works
Curriculum Quality	Our curriculum is designed to ensure every child can achieve their full potential. Assessments check that pupils are learning the knowledge and skills appropriate to each stage of their education.
Teaching and Support	We track attainment and progress termly through teacher assessments and key checks. Support and challenge are tailored to each child’s needs to ensure they make strong progress.
Pupil Outcomes	Progress is monitored against end-of-year targets. Achievements are celebrated, gaps addressed, and parents are updated in October, March, and July.

Assessment Overview

Assessment	Year / Timing	Purpose
Baseline Assessment	Nursery & Reception	Check what children know and can do when starting school
Termly Teacher Assessment	Nursery – Year 2	Track attainment and progress, plan next steps
Early Learning Goals (ELGs)	End of Reception	Check key areas of learning
Phonics Screening Check	Year 1 (recheck Year 2 if needed)	Assess reading and phonics skills
End of Key Stage 1 Assessments	Year 2	Review attainment in English and Maths