Most pupils ready for Year 1

84% of pupils in Reception this year have achieved the government's 'good level of development' standard, reflecting their readiness to start learning in Year 1.

Last year, 77% of Fielding's pupils achieved a good level of development compared to 66% of children nationally.  Fielding's results have improved year-on-year since 2013 when the school was just in line with the national average.

Children are defined as having reached a good level of development at the end of the Early Years if they have achieved at least the expected level in:

• the early learning goals in the prime areas of learning (personal, social and emotional development; physical development; and communication and language)
• the early learning goals in the specific areas of mathematics and literacy.

Virtually every pupil has also made typical (or better) progress during Reception. While nearly one third of our children, including our most able pupils, have made better than typical progress in reading and maths, reflecting the high expectations and challenge from teachers this year.

"Teachers have carefully planned learning this term so that pupils develop holistically across a wide range of areas in the Early Years Foundation Stage. We have worked hard to improve pupils' writing this year, " explained Mr Webb, Assistant Head teacher.

Boys broadly achieved as well as girls, in contrast to national trends.

Teacher's judgements were checked this year by a team of moderators from Ealing.  Moderators agreed with the school's assessments and highlighted the impact of our Values-based learning and 'Percy Progress' on children's learning.