Lichfield Cathedral School

The results in this year's 'SATS' (Standard Attainment Tests) were extremely pleasing. Particularly impressive were the 70% of year 6 pupils attaining the highest standard. This represented a large improvement in measurable (value-added) terms, as 30% had achieved the highest standard in their equivalent tests at Key Stage 1 four years ago.

 

The breakdown of the SATS results is as follows:
Key Stage 1 (Year 2)
80% of the year group gained the national standard of Level 2B or above;
36% of the results were at the highest standard, Level 3;
24% of the pupils gained Level 3 in every subject.
 
Key Stage 2 (Year 6)
99% of the year group gained the national standard of Level 4 or above;
70% of the results were at the highest standard, Level 5;
50% of the children gained a Level 5 in every subject.
 
Value Added
30% of the current Year 6 gained the highest standard at Key Stage 1 in 2002;
70% of the current Year 6 gained the highest standard at Key Stage 2 in 2006.
 
In addition to SATS, years 3 & 4 took English Speaking Board examinations in summer 2006. 100% of the year group gained a Good Pass or better, and 28% gained a distinction.