| The latest national statistics on Key Stage 2 Attainment produced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families were released on 19th November 2009 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority |  |
DCSF: Key Stage 2 Attainment by Pupil Characteristics, in England 2008/09
| Description | This Statistical First Release (SFR) provides provisional 2008/09 information on attainment by different pupil characteristics, specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals (FSM), special educational needs (SEN) and English as a first language.- In 2009, 71.8 per cent of pupils attained the expected level in English and maths combined compared with 72.7 per cent in 2008.
- 65.2 per cent of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) achieved the expected level in both English and mathematics; for pupils without EAL the percentage was 72.9 per cent.
- 53.3 per cent of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM) achieved the expected level in both English and mathematics; for pupils who were not eligible for FSM the percentage was 75.5 percent.
- The percentage of pupils with SEN without a statement who achieved the expected level in both English and mathematics has fallen from 34.6 per cent in 2008 to 33.6 per cent in 2009. The proportion of pupils with a statement who achieved the expected level in English and mathematics has fallen from 14.2 per cent in 2008 to 13.2 per cent in 2009.
- 74.4% of girls reached the expected level in both English and mathematics compared with 69.3% of boys; a gap in attainment of 5.1 percentage points.
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| Additional information | EXCEL (These tables provide information on Key Stage 2 attainment by different pupil characteristics, specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals (FSM), special educational needs (SEN) and English as a first language. These tables are based on provisional data.) |
| Additional information | EXCEL (These tables contain information on National Indicators 102, 104 and 107. These tables are based on revised data.) |
| Reference ID | SFR31/2009 |
| Coverage Country | England |
| Date Released | 19 November 2009 |
| Main Category | Children, Education and Skills
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| Sub Category | Curriculum and qualifications (pre-16) Click on subcategory link to see if there is later information |
| Type | Statistical First Release | |
| Contact | Jo Finney - Data Outputs Unit mailbox.dataoutputsunit@education.gsi.gov.uk tel: 01325 735438 |
| PreRelease Access | Click here | |
Publication includes individual Local Authority information
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