Progress and Attainment

Our school focusses on the achievement of all children. We measure achievement in the same way as schools across Jersey and the U.K. 

Pupils’ achievement is measured in two ways: their progress and their attainment. Progress measures how far the child achieves from their starting point. Attainment measures how high they achieve. For example, a child with a low starting point may make far more progress in their learning than a child who finishes the year with higher attainment. Together, progress and attainment measures tell us how well children achieve at school. 

When we assess the children throughout their time with us, we use evidence produced by the children (e.g. taken from observing their learning in class, looking at their work in books and also through using standardised assessments) to make judgements about their current attainment and progress.

Understanding Your Child's Learning Progress: Attainment Codes Explained

At St Luke's, we are committed to transparent communication about your child's academic journey. To support this, we have developed clear attainment codes that help explain your child's current learning progress.

Our Attainment Codes

 EXS – Working at the Expected Standard

• Your child is achieving the standard expected for their year group
• They are demonstrating secure understanding of the curriculum
• They are making good progress and meeting age-related expectations

 WTS – Working Towards the Expected Standard

• Your child is currently working towards the expected standard
• They are making progress but need additional support to fully meet year group expectations
• We are providing targeted interventions to help them progress

GDS – Working at Greater Depth

• Your child is exceeding age-related expectations
• They are showing exceptional understanding and application of learning
• They are demonstrating advanced skills and knowledge beyond typical expectations

OY – Working Outside of Year Group

• Your child is working on a curriculum from a different year group
• This is followed when specifically tailored to meet individual learning needs
• Example: OY2 means working within Year 2 curriculum

Our Commitment

In line with our school vision, we are dedicated to ensuring every child meets their full potential. These codes help us communicate your child's progress clearly and supportively.

How do teachers measure children’s progress?

Children’s independent work is the biggest indicator of what they can do and how they do it. Teachers use this on a daily basis to check pupil understanding and progress. Special pieces of work to inform assessment are set up throughout the year. This is done alongside maths, reading and spelling age tests, phonics assessments in Reception and Year 1, standardised reading and maths assessments and elements of UK national tests in 6 and the EYFS Profile. How is the progress between each step worked out? At St Luke’s we use our tracking system to benchmark progress. This system is used by other local schools and we will moderate our judgements across local schools. All schools also have external moderation from the Education department who moderate work from Reception, Year 2 and Year 6.

What can I do to help my child?

There is so much parents can help with, reading is very important along with time tables, spellings and practicing number bonds. Also completing homework and talking about what your child is learning at school helps support your child’s learning in school. Your class teacher will also give you some specific pointers to help your child at home.

Attainment - 2024-2025 End of KS2 Assessment Results

Data below shows the percentage of children reaching the expected standard or higher.

Reading	Spelling, punctuation and grammar	Maths
88%	92%	83%

Please find below the latest School Data Report produced by CYPES: