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Giving Every Child the Very Best Start in Life
Giving Every Child the Very Best Start in Life
At Tolleshunt D’Arcy, our ambition is clear: to give every child the strongest possible start in life. We prioritise high-quality teaching in early communication, language and phonics, because these skills underpin future success in reading, writing, and across the whole curriculum. As children move through the school, we continue to prepare them for the next stage of their education — including statutory assessments such as the Phonics Screening Check and Year 6 SATs — and, most importantly, for the transition to secondary school and beyond.
Below are our most recent 2024–2025 academic results, alongside the latest national averages for comparison.
Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception)
Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception)
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
Phonics Screening Check
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
Key Stage 2 (Year 6) SATs Results
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
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.
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