The Forest Academy

The purpose of half termly assessment and team discussion is to develop a clear appreciation of required pupil progress and the needs of all pupils across the phase within the coming half term, so that planning can be shaped to facilitate learning.

KS1

In KS1, we assess pupils termly using Rising Stars PIRA, PUMA and GAPS assessments. These tests are analysed and used to inform next steps for pupils. We also assess Year 2 pupils, using the DfE statutory KS1 end of year assessments.

We also assess Year 1 pupils using the Phonics Screening Check at the end of Year 1. This is a test designed to check pupils’ decoding ability, based on 20 real and 20 alien words. Pupils must achieve a score of 32 to pass this. Any pupils who do not achieve this standard resit the check at the end of Year 2.

In addition to these assessments, we monitor pupils through ongoing teacher assessment, which is used to inform day to day learning.

KS2

In KS2, we assess pupils termly using Rising Stars PIRA, PUMA and GAPS assessments. These tests are analysed and used to inform next steps for pupils. We also assess Year 6 pupils, using the DfE statutory KS2 end of year assessments.

Any pupils who have not achieved the standard in the Phonics Screening Check by the end of Year 2 are closely tracked and monitored throughout KS2, until they achieve the expected standard.

In addition to these assessments, we monitor pupils through ongoing teacher assessment, which is used to inform day to day learning.

Please click here for the school’s performance tables and results.