Primary school pupils still not achieving the national average

The standard of schools in Wakefield is improving but primary school pupils are still not achieving the national average.
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A report by Ofsted found the proportion of primary schools judged good still remains below the benchmark.

However inspectors said attainment levels at Key Stages 1 and 2, although below national averages, is rising.

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Pupils’ progress during Key Stage 2 rose at a faster rate than seen nationally last year.

But Wakefield Council was told it needs to reduce the gaps in performance between disadvantaged pupils as some are still wider than the national average.

In November 2013, the council was judged to be “ineffective” at supporting school improvement.

Nick Hudson, Ofsted Director for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber said: “Since the council’s last inspection, the proportion of schools judged good or outstanding has increased at a much faster rate than seen nationally and regionally.

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“In addition, the local authority’s support for strengthening school leadership has increased in rigour and the quality of governance has also improved considerably.

“Nonetheless, there is still some way to go. The proportion of primary schools that are at least good remains below the national average, indicating that the local authority needs to drive further improvement promptly and rigorously.”

Mr Hudson said he would not recommend any further inspection activity, but the regional senior inspector will continue to monitor the council’s performance regularly.