Early provisional data for Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Test (SATs) results for 2015 have been released, showing that Isle of Wight schools have greatly improved the standards their pupils attain in reading, writing and mathematics.
The results are close to 2014 national averages in most measures and higher than national average in reading.
Children took these tests at the end of Year 6 at primary school (11 years old). Figures show 85% of Isle of Wight children achieved the nationally expected level 4 or above in mathematics, 90% in reading and 84% in writing.
The percentage of those achieving level 4 in all areas has again improved to 78%, which represents a 6% improvement over two years and brings attainment on the Island close to the national average in 2014 which was 79%. A growing proportion, 19%, reached the higher standard of level 5 in all three subject areas.
Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Executive member for children’s services and leader of the Isle of Wight Council, said:
“The children and teachers should be praised for all their hard work, and we thank parents for their continued support.
“These figures show educational standards on the Isle of Wight are improving but we are all committed to the further work which is still needed to bring all our schools up to the standard they need to be.
“The ongoing partnership with Hampshire and the commitment of our headteachers is having a real impact on the quality of our schools.”
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