PRIMARY schools in Worcestershire have slipped down almost 10 places when it comes to English and maths results.

The key stage two performance tables, published today, shows how primary schools are performing in the key areas of English, maths and science.

Overall, the county came 96th out of 151 local authorities, compared to 85th last year. The ranking is only based on English and maths results.

But there was still plenty to celebrate, with several schools achieving top marks, having got 100 per cent of pupils through at level four or above in all three core subjects – the standard benchmark used to assess pupil performance.

Teachers and pupils at our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School in Bransford Road, St John’s, Worcester was among those celebrating top marks.

The results meant the school’s average points score was one of the highest in the county at 31.2, with its aggregate across the three core subjects for last year standing at 300, just over 40 points up from its score last year.

Headteacher Joan Field said she was delighted with the results, especially as the school’s valued added score, or CVA, which measures pupils’ improvement, was 102 – also one of the highest in the county.

“We as a school are thrilled with these fantastic results which are a culmination of a lot of hard work by the pupils themselves, their teachers and parents,” she said.

“Everyone involved should feel extremely proud of this achievement.“ Another school that ranked highly was Grimley and Holt CE Primary School, in Grimley, near Worcester.

The school scored 100 per cent in all three subjects, with an average points score of 31.9, an aggregate of 300 and a value-added score of 101.9.

Headteacher Richard Kieran said it was testament to the hard work of pupils, teachers and parents.

He said: “We have highly skilled teachers here and motivated children and parents. That will ensure that children do make progress year on year, which is what the school is about. We also have a really creative curriculum.”

Callow End Primary and Holy Redeemer RC Primary in Pershore also achieved 100 per cent in all three subjects.

At the other end of the table was Gorse Hill Community Primary School in Tolladine, Worceser, which came out of special measures in June.

Despite a good value-added score of 98.9, the school’s average point score was one of the lowest at 24.3 and fewer than half of pupils achieved level four in maths.

Headteacher Vivienne Cranton said they had worked hard and were happy with the school’s value-added score, and would be aiming for 100 next year.

She said: “The legacy of the school’s achievements prior to it going into special measures for two years is shown, but children have caught up a lot.

“But a lot of our children do come in at very low levels – about 50 per cent are two years below their chronological age.

“We are proud the journey the school has been on and everyone has worked very hard since coming out of special measures.”

A spokesman for Worcestershire County Council, welcomed results in the Wyre Forest schools, which have recently been reorganised.

She said: “The rate of improvement is slightly slower than results nationally so there is more to do, but we are heading in the right direction. This improvement is a tribute to the hard work of staff and pupils in our schools."

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