Performance Data
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2023-25
The Churchill School
(Most recent outcomes shown with comparisons to Kent and National where available)
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Good Level of Development (GLD)
|
Year |
School |
Kent |
National |
|
2023 |
72.7% |
68.3% |
67.2% |
|
2024 |
72.9% |
68.0% |
67.7% |
|
2025 |
85.0% |
68.9% |
68.3% |
Commentary:
Outcomes in EYFS are consistently above Kent and national averages, with a significant improvement in 2025, reflecting strong early provision and effective transition into Reception.
Phonics Screening Check – Year 1
Percentage Working at the Expected Standard
|
Year |
School |
Kent |
National |
|
2023 |
81.8% |
77.2% |
78.9% |
|
2024 |
87.5% |
78.6% |
80.3% |
|
2025 |
91.8% |
78.4% |
79.9% |
Commentary:
Phonics outcomes show a strong upward trend, with results well above Kent and national averages by 2025.
Early Years and Key Stage 1 – Headline Information
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Pupils at the school achieve strong outcomes in the Early Years Foundation Stage, with the proportion reaching a Good Level of Development (GLD) consistently above Kent and national averages. In 2025, 85% of pupils achieved GLD, showing a significant improvement and reflecting high-quality early provision and smooth transitions into Reception.
Phonics Screening Check – Year 1
Phonics outcomes show a clear upward trend over the past three years. In 2025, 91.8% of pupils met the expected standard, well above Kent and national averages, demonstrating strong early reading skills and effective phonics teaching.
Key Stage 2 Outcomes – Year 6
Expected Standard (EXS) and Greater Depth (GDS)
Reading
|
Year |
School EXS |
School GDS |
Kent EXS |
National EXS |
|
2023 |
76.3% |
23.7% |
72.5% |
72.6% |
|
2024 |
78.3% |
31.7% |
75.1% |
74.3% |
|
2025 |
86.0% |
34.0% |
74.7% |
75.1% |
Reading outcomes are consistently above Kent and national averages, with strong attainment at greater depth.
Writing (Teacher Assessment)
|
Year |
School EXS |
School GDS |
Kent EXS |
National EXS |
|
2023 |
94.9% |
15.3% |
73.1% |
71.5% |
|
2024 |
90.0% |
16.7% |
73.3% |
71.8% |
|
2025 |
88.0% |
12.0% |
72.5% |
72.3% |
Writing outcomes are significantly above Kent and national figures across all three years.
Mathematics
|
Year |
School EXS |
School GDS |
Kent EXS |
National EXS |
|
2023 |
74.6% |
15.3% |
69.9% |
72.9% |
|
2024 |
71.7% |
18.3% |
71.1% |
73.1% |
|
2025 |
70.0% |
14.0% |
71.3% |
74.1% |
Mathematics outcomes are broadly in line with Kent, with a continued focus on increasing attainment at greater depth.
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS)
|
Year |
School EXS |
School GDS |
Kent EXS |
National EXS |
|
2023 |
69.5% |
20.3% |
68.4% |
72.3% |
|
2024 |
66.7% |
26.7% |
68.9% |
72.2% |
|
2025 |
70.0% |
20.0% |
68.6% |
72.6% |
GPS outcomes are broadly in line with Kent averages across the three years, with a notable strength at greater depth, particularly in 2024.
Combined Reading, Writing and Mathematics
|
Year |
School EXS |
School GDS |
Kent EXS |
National EXS |
|
2023 |
64.4% |
5.1% |
58.7% |
59.5% |
|
2024 |
65.0% |
15.0% |
60.7% |
60.6% |
|
2025 |
66.0% |
4.0% |
60.8% |
62.2% |
Combined outcomes remain above Kent and national averages, demonstrating secure attainment across the core subjects.
Key Stage 2 Average Scaled Scores
|
Ave Scale Score |
2024 |
2025 |
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|
School |
Kent |
National |
School |
Kent |
National |
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|
All |
FSM |
All |
FSM |
All |
All |
FSM |
All |
FSM |
All |
|
|
Reading |
106 |
104.9 |
106 |
102.9 |
105 |
106.2 |
102.0 |
105.8 |
102.4 |
105.6 |
|
GPS |
103 |
100.5 |
105 |
101.1 |
105 |
102.6 |
95.6 |
104.3 |
100.8 |
105.3 |
|
Maths |
103 |
100.2 |
104 |
100.8 |
104 |
101.9 |
96.8 |
104.2 |
100.6 |
104.7 |
Average scaled scores across Reading, Mathematics and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling are broadly in line with Kent and national averages. Reading remains a strength, with scores consistently above national figures. Mathematics and GPS outcomes show secure attainment overall, with continued focus on narrowing the gap for FSM pupils in line with national priorities.
Key Stage 2 Performance – Headline Information
Pupils at our school continue to achieve strong outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2, with attainment above Kent and national averages in key areas.
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Reading is a significant strength. In 2025, 86% of pupils met the expected standard and 34% achieved greater depth, both well above Kent and national figures.
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Writing outcomes, assessed through teacher assessment, remain consistently high, with a large majority of pupils achieving the expected standard across all three years.
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Mathematics outcomes are broadly in line with Kent averages, with a continued focus on increasing the proportion of pupils achieving greater depth.
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Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) outcomes are in line with Kent, with strong performance at greater depth, particularly in 2024.
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Combined Reading, Writing and Mathematics results remain above Kent and national averages, demonstrating secure attainment across the core subjects.
Average scaled scores across Reading, Mathematics and GPS are in line with Kent and national averages, with Reading consistently above national figures. Outcomes for disadvantaged pupils reflect national patterns, and targeted support continues to focus on narrowing attainment gaps.
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2022/23
Schools do not have to publish data for the year 2022/23 following Covid affected assessment periods. However, our children continue to work hard and we are proud to share their achievements.
Headlines
- Year group made rapid progress in Upper KS2.
- Children meeting the expected standard in writing was exceptional.
- Phonics continues to be high.
- Overall results higher than the National Average.
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2021/22
Schools do not have to publish data for the year 2021/22 following Covid affected assessment periods. However, our children, the staff and the parent community worked tirelessly during lockdown, and even harder again when the children returned that we felt compelled to share what is a phenomenal achievement by all.
Headlines
- Exceptional data coming out of Covid-19.
- All but one metric significantly above national average.
- Positive progress in all areas.
- The best Greater Depth scores since the begining of the expected standard assessment system.
- Scores and percentages within pre-covid parameters.
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2018/19
As a reflection of our relentless drive for a high quality of education for all children, we have seen our highest ever levels of expected data. This is an extraordinary achievement and continues to highlight the broad, enriching and highly inclusive curriculum on offer at The Churchill School.
Headlines
- Large gains in children reaching he expected standard in all subjects by the end of Year 6.
- Writing by the end of KS2 continues to be outstanding.
- Children reaching a good level of development is slightly up and remains well above national.
- Particularly strong Reading data against national averages, at both expected and greater depth in KS2.
- KS2 - R,W,M combined, significantly above national levels.
- Gap between KS1 greater depth and national average is significantly reduced and even reversed in writing.
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2017/18
The school continues to drive standards forward! Fresh techniques and leaders at all levels are embedding their vision which is now visible in the data and is reflecting the positive impact this is having on our children.
Headlines
- Huge gains in KS2 progress.
- Writing by the end of KS2 is outstanding.
- Children reaching a good level of development is significantly up.
- Massive increase in children reaching Greater Depth in R, W and M combined.
- Reduction in gap between SPAG scores and writing.
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2016/17
As a result of a continued drive to achieve The Churchill School data for the academic 2016/17 is something we should all be extremely proud of.
Headlines
- Huge increase in KS2 combined %.
- Large increase in % reaching greater depth at the end of KS2.
- Writing across the school is up.
- All KS2 progress measures above 0.
A Summary of Data from the Academic Year 2015/16
As a result of hardworking children, consistently good teaching and positive strategic decisions from the Senior Leadership Team, The Churchill School has another set of results to be proud of.
Headlines
- KS1 and KS2 data is not comparable to last year.
- All data above national averages.
- Phonics screening data continues to increase.
- School performs well under new assessment systems.
