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The latest national statistics on Attainment by Pupil Characteristics produced by the Department for Education were released on 16th December 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics AuthorityUK Statistics Authority

DfE: Foundation Stage Profile Attainment by Pupil Characteristics in England, 2009/10

DescriptionThis Statistical First Release provides information showing attainment for the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) for 2009/10 by pupil characteristics, specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals (FSM), special educational needs (SEN) and English as a first language.

It shows:
  • 64.9 per cent of girls achieved a good level of development compared to 46.8 per cent of boys.
  • Pupils from Irish, Mixed White and Asian, Indian and White British ethnic backgrounds achieved the highest level above the national average of 55.6 per cent for a good level of development.
  • 57.7 per cent of pupils whose first language is English achieved a good level of development, compared with 46.6 of pupils for whom English is an additional language.
  • 59.2 per cent of pupils not eligible for free schools meals achieved a good level of development, compared to 39.5 per cent for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals.
  • 60.0 per cent for those pupils with no identified SEN achieved a good level of development compared to 18.6 per cent of pupils with SEN (both with a statement of SEN and without a statement).
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Reference IDSFR39/2010
Coverage Country England
Date Released16 December 2010
Main Category Children, Education and Skills
Sub CategoryCurriculum and qualifications (pre-16)    Click on subcategory link to see if there is later information
TypeStatistical First Release
ContactGill Atkinson - Data Outputs Unit  mailbox.dataoutputsunit@education.gsi.gov.uk  tel: 01325 735435
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 Publication includes individual Local Authority informationPublication includes individual Local Authority information

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