Assessment at Horsley CE Primary School

We believe that assessment should be fit for purpose. Below are our guiding principles, which have been developed following the NAHT’s report of the Commission on Assessment, and adapted to ensure that our pupils’ needs are met. 

1. Assessment feedback should inspire greater effort and a belief that, through hard work and practice, more can be achieve.
2. Assessment is for all pupils and meets all needs

3. Assessment is open, transparent and regularly moderated both within school, and by external professionals

4. Assessment is ambitious and sets high expectations for all – we believe that all children can achieve

5. Assessment draws on a wide range of evidence to provide a complete picture of achievement

6. Assessment is consistent and recorded in ways which are easily managed and recorded

7. Assessment outcomes provide meaningful and understandable information

8. Assessment is at the heart of teaching and learning – it guides learning and enables progress to be identified

The following information about our most recent KS2 Results as published by the Secretary of State in the School Performance Tables, can be found by following this link.

2024 Assessment Data:

Year 6 SATS 2024

Year 2:

Year 1 Phonics:

Reception - Percentage of children achieving Good Level of Development:

• Pupils concentrate well on what they are doing and try their hardest. They complete their work neatly and pay attention. I also noted repeatedly how they support each other to learn, cooperating well and helping each other.
• Pupils say that they feel proud to be part of the school and enjoy coming each day to learn.
• It is unsurprising that parents hold the school in high regard. Those who responded to Parent View
• repeatedly commented favourably on the climate for learning, the quality of education and the school’s nurturing approach to pupils.

Ofsted Inspection 2019

The Christian ethos permeates all aspects and dimensions of the life of the school and is having a significant impact on all those involved in school life. Though the school’s mission statement does not explicitly mention the Christian foundation of the school it is made clear in the aims. The idea of fulfilling potential in school, in life and in faith is lived out daily through the ethos, relationships and the treatment of every child as an individual, underpinned by Christian values. This results in pupils who are confident, well rounded and often quite spiritually aware individuals who are encouraged to be open minded. There is an emphasis on the personal, spiritual and academic growth of every child within the safe, loving and Christian environment provided by the school. SIAMS Inspection 2017

Financial Information

We confirm that we have no staff earning a gross salary of more than £100,000.

For the School Financial Benchmarking Service please visit this link.