Pupil Reports
Find out how we share information about your child’s learning, progress and achievements throughout the school year.
Keeping You Informed
We believe that regular, meaningful communication between home and school helps every child achieve their best.
Our reporting arrangements provide opportunities throughout the year to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their achievements and identify any areas where additional support may be helpful.
From the 2024/25 academic year, changes to our reporting arrangements were introduced to provide more timely assessment information, opportunities for discussion and a detailed annual written report.
The arrangements are explained below for children in Years 1 to 6 and Reception (EYFS).
Reporting in Years 1 to 6
Children in Years 1 to 6 receive regular assessment updates, opportunities for parents’ evenings and a detailed annual written report at the end of the school year.
Reporting Schedule – Years 1 to 6
An overview of the reporting arrangements across the six school terms.
| Term | Reporting | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Parents’ Evening | An opportunity to discuss how your child has settled into the new school year. |
| Term 2 | Assessment Results | Years 2 to 6 complete NTS assessments in Reading and Maths, alongside Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GaPS) assessments. Writing and Science are assessed by teachers. Year 1 assessments are based on classwork rather than these tests in the autumn term. Results are shared through MyChildAtSchool, alongside attendance and punctuality records. No written report is issued, but parents can request a meeting before Christmas if concerned. |
| Term 3 | Parents’ Evening | Held in early to mid-January, providing an opportunity to discuss assessment results, progress and next steps. |
| Term 4 | Assessment Results | Further NTS, GaPS and teacher assessments, with results shared as in Term 2. No written report is issued. Informal meetings are available where further discussion is required. |
| Term 5 | No Formal Reporting | There is no scheduled reporting this term. Parents can continue to contact the school with any questions or concerns. |
| Term 6 | Annual Written Report | A detailed written report summarising your child’s progress, achievements and areas for development throughout the year. |
How Are Children Assessed?
NTS (National Test-Style Assessments) are used to monitor progress in Reading and Maths.
GaPS (Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling) assessments help monitor children’s knowledge and understanding of these areas.
Teacher Assessments use evidence from classroom learning and teachers’ professional judgements to evaluate children’s progress, including in Writing and Science.
The information helps teachers identify strengths, monitor progress and plan appropriate support.
Reporting in Reception (EYFS)
In Reception, children’s learning and development are monitored across eight key areas. Progress reports and parents’ evenings help families understand how their child is developing during their first year at school.
Reporting Schedule – Reception
How we share information about children’s development throughout the year.
| Term | Reporting | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Parents’ Evening | An opportunity to discuss how your child has settled into school and their initial progress. |
| Term 2 | Progress Report | A progress report covering eight areas of learning. Progress is graded as Working Towards the Expected Standard (WTS) or Working at the Expected Standard (EXS) for the child’s age group. Parents with concerns can request a meeting before Christmas. |
| Term 3 | Parents’ Evening | Held in early to mid-January to discuss your child’s progress and next steps in learning. |
| Term 4 | Progress Report | A further assessment covering the same eight areas of learning, with informal meetings available where required. |
| Term 5 | No Formal Reporting | There is no scheduled report this term, although regular communication with parents continues. |
| Term 6 | Annual Written Report | A detailed end-of-year report summarising your child’s progress across all areas of learning. |
Areas of Learning Assessed in Reception
Progress reports cover the following eight areas:
- Reading
- Writing
- Maths
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Expressive Arts and Design
- Physical Development
- Understanding the World
Understanding Assessment Information
The following terms are used in our Reception progress reports to describe children’s development against the expectations for their age group.
Working Towards (WTS)
A child is developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the expected standard for their age group.
Expected Standard (EXS)
A child is working at the standard expected for their age group in the assessed area.
Teachers can explain assessment results in more detail and discuss how your child can be supported at home and at school.
Reporting Arrangements – Information for Parents
The following letters, dated 13th December 2024, explain the changes to the school’s reporting arrangements introduced from the 2024/25 academic year.
Changes to Reporting Arrangements – Years 1 to 6
Information about the revised reporting schedule, assessment results, parents’ evenings and annual reports for children in Years 1 to 6.
Read the Years 1-6 Letter (PDF)Changes to Reporting Arrangements – EYFS
Information about the revised reporting arrangements for children in Reception, including progress reports, areas of learning and parents’ evenings.
Read the EYFS Letter (PDF)Previous Reporting Arrangements (Before 2024/25)
Before the changes introduced in the 2024/25 academic year, pupil reports were sent home at the end of Terms 2, 4 and 6.
These reports included a short general comment from the class teacher about the child’s performance and progress, together with comments specifically relating to English and Maths.
Comments indicated whether a child was on track or not on track to make the expected progress for their age. Where appropriate, targets and next steps for learning were included.
The previous reporting system also used an A-D grading framework to describe aspects of children’s learning and wider school life:
- A – Outstanding
- B – Good
- C – Satisfactory
- D – Unsatisfactory
The historical Guide to Grades provides descriptions covering Reading, Writing, Maths, Science and the wider curriculum, social and emotional development, attitude to learning, uniform, homework, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
This document is retained for reference when looking at reports issued under the previous system. It should not be used as guidance for interpreting reports issued under the newer reporting arrangements.
View Historical Guide to Grades (PDF)Questions About Your Child’s Progress?
We encourage parents and carers to contact their child’s class teacher whenever they have questions about assessment results, reports or progress.
You do not need to wait until a scheduled parents’ evening to raise a concern or request a discussion.
To contact the school office, email enquiries@ham-street.org.uk or telephone 01233 732577 .