How we assess 

At Timbercroft Primary School we use a range of assessment procedures to ensure the progress of each individual is tracked. This is achieved through summative (tests) and formative (on going assessment) assessments as an ongoing tool for teachers to inform their future planning.

Summative Assessment Procedures

• Year 2 (optional) and Year 6 - End of Key Stage Assessments
• Year 1 Phonics Assessment
• Year 4 Multiplication Check

We use the Learning Ladders as part of our Summative assessment as well to calculate the stage at which an individual is working.  These are the age related expectations:

Stage 1- Year 1     Reading     Writing     Maths

Stage 2 - Year 2     Reading     Writing     Maths

Stage 3 - Year 3     Reading     Writing     Maths

Stage 4 - Year 4     Reading     Writing     Maths

Stage 5 - Year 5     Reading     Writing     Maths

Stage 6 - Year 6     Reading     Writing     Maths

For each Stage there are three possible expectations, stage developing, stage secure and next year ready.  

Where children are learning at a stage above their age related steps, they have access to the learning ladder above their stage to ensure they are challenged appropriately.

For children who are working below their age related steps, they will be working from a ladder that is appropriate for their ability.  

Formative Assessment Procedures

• Reading Learning Ladders
• Maths Learning Ladders
• Writing Learning Ladders
• Marking including Feedback Marking
• Assessment for Learning techniques e.g. exit cards, hinge questions, white board work, post-it notes.
• Planning annotations and ongoing teachers assessment
• End of Term age related NFER assessment for Gap Analysis purposes

At regular points across the year, children take a NFER age related assessment. These assessments are used for Gap Analysis purposes and the information collected is collated against subject specific content areas. This information is then used to enhance the learning through prioritisation and personalised learning.  

Using all of these assessment procedures means learning is tailored to the individual needs of each child.

Click here to find out what your child should be able to do in Reading, Writing and Maths in each year group following the year group tabs to the right of the page.