| The latest national statistics on Key Stage 2 Attainment produced by the Department for Education were released on 10th August 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority |  |
DfE: Key Stage 2 Attainment of Pupils in Science in England, 2009/10
| Description | This statistical release provides national figures on attainment in science of eligible pupils (typically 11 year olds) at the end of Key Stage 2 (KS2) for 2009/10 based on science sampling tests. The figures in this SFR are produced from data provided to the Department by the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) on 13 July 2010. National Curriculum assessment provides a measurement of achievement against the precise attainment targets of the National Curriculum rather than any generalised concept of ability in any of the subject areas. The National Curriculum standards have been designed so that most pupils will progress by approximately one level every two years. This means that by the end of KS2 pupils are expected to achieve Level 4. Details about the methodology and design of the sample can be found on the QCDA website Key Points Level 4 or above The estimated percentages of children achieving Level 4 or above based on the 2010 Key Stage 2 science sample tests are as follows:
When the whole Key Stage 2 cohort took tests in 2009 the overall percentage of pupils achieving Level 4 or above was 88 per cent. Comparisons with previous years are difficult as previous tests were taken under a policy of tests which fed the school accountability framework. These tests do not play any part in school accountability. Level 5 The estimated percentages of children achieving Level 5 based on the 2010 Key Stage 2 science sample tests are as follows:
Based on the confidence intervals given it is not possible to conclude that boys perform significantly better than girls at level 5. When the whole Key Stage 2 cohort took tests in 2009 the overall percentage of pupils achieving Level 5 was 43 per cent. The underlying data for this publication was made available on 29 September 2010. | ||
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| Reference ID | SFR24/2010 | ||
| Coverage Country | England | ||
| Date Released | 10 August 2010 | ||
| Main Category | Children, Education and Skills | ||
| Sub Category | Curriculum and qualifications (pre-16) | ||
| Type | Statistical First Release | ||
| Contact | Adam Hatton - Attainment Statistics Team attainment.statistics@education.gsi.gov.uk | ||
| PreRelease Access | Click here | ||
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