‘Good examination results in and of themselves don’t always mean that the pupil received rich and full knowledge from the curriculum. In the worst cases, teaching to the test, rather than teaching the full curriculum, leaves a pupil with a hollowed out and flimsy understanding.’

Amanda Spielman

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector

At Risby CEVC Primary School we are passionate about ensuring our children receive a rich education and, whilst we obviously understand the importance of reading, writing and mathematics, we do not believe our focus should simply be on teaching to the test. If children are given a broad and balanced education; if we know every child in our care and support every child in their learning; if we engage our children in their learning and build lifelong learners, who are eager and curious to discover more about the world around them – then our results will reflect this.

Teachers know all the pupils in the school and at half-termly progress meetings, the class teacher and the Headteacher consider each child individually, identifying their needs and agreeing any additional support that may be required.

Statutory Assessment 2024-2025

Early Years Foundation Stage

30 pupils

• Good Level of Development: 77% of pupils were working at a Good Level of Development.

Key Stage One

Year 1

30 pupils

• Phonics Screening Check: 83% of pupils passed their Phonics Screening Check, scoring at least 32/40.

Key Stage Two

Year 6

26 pupils

• Reading: 73% of pupils were working at EXS+. 62% of pupils achieved GDS
• Writing: 73% of pupils were working at EXS+
• Mathematics: 73% of pupils were working at EXS+