Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception)

25/2

2025-2026

Good Level of Development (GLD): 69%

National Average: approx 68%

We recognise the importance of getting the earliest stages of children's education right. Our Early Years team continues to focus on strong foundations in communication, language, literacy, mathematics and personal development, while responding carefully to each child's individual starting point. 

2024-2025

Good Level of Development (GLD): 67%

National Average: approx. 68%

Our Reception pupils achieve in line with national expectations, demonstrating a strong start to early learning, communication and social development.

Phonics Screening Check

2025-2026

86% of our Year 1 pupils achieved the expected standard in the phonics screening check, compared with 80% nationally. This is 6 percentage points above national.

We are particularly proud that 100% of girls in the cohort achieved the expected standard.

Our phonics teaching continues to be a key priority, ensuring that every child develops the secure reading foundations they need to become confident and successful readers.

2024-2025

Year 1 Phonics: 100%

National Average: approx. 80%

Year 2 Phonics Resit: 100%

National Average: approx. 89%

Outstanding phonics outcomes reflect our consistent, high-quality approach to early reading. By achieving 100% at both Year 1 and Year 2 resit stage, our pupils significantly exceed national performance levels.

Key Stage 2 (Year 6) SATs Results

2025-2026

Our Year 6 pupils achieved a fantastic 87% combined result in reading, writing and mathematics, compared with 63% nationally. This means our combined KS2 outcome was 24 percentage points above the national figure.

There were also particularly strong individual subject outcomes:

Reading – 87%
Writing – 87%
Mathematics – 93%

Our mathematics outcome was 18 percentage points above national, with almost every pupil achieving the expected standard. We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupils and the hard work, resilience and commitment they have shown throughout their time at Tolleshunt D'Arcy.

2024–2025 Outcomes

Maths: 88% (National Average: approx. 74%)

Reading: 82% (National Average: approx. 75%)

Writing: 71% (National Average: approx. 72%)

Combined Reading, Writing & Maths (RWM): 64% (National Average: approx. 62%)

These results show that our pupils achieve exceptionally well, particularly in mathematics and reading. Our combined score also sits above the national average, demonstrating that pupils leave Tolleshunt D’Arcy well-prepared for the academic challenges of secondary school.

How We Support Success

• Strong foundation in communication and early reading:

Phonics is taught rigorously and consistently, enabling all children to develop confidence and fluency as readers.

• Tailored support and high-quality teaching:

Staff work closely with individuals and small groups to ensure that every child is able to progress.

• A curriculum built for readiness:

We aim not only for strong SATs results, but for pupils who are genuinely ready for secondary school, equipped with independence, resilience and secure knowledge.

• Focus on the whole child:

Academic achievement goes hand-in-hand with wellbeing, personal development and nurture. Our approach ensures children grow in confidence, curiosity and character.

We are proud of our 2024–2025 outcomes, but our commitment remains the same each year: to continually improve, to offer the highest quality teaching, and to ensure every child truly lives life in all its fullness as they grow, learn and prepare for their future.