| The latest national statistics on Key Stage 2 attainment by pupil characteristics in England produced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families were released on 19th November 2009 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority |  |
DCSF: Key Stage 2 Attainment by Pupil Characteristics, in England 2008/09
| Description | This Statistical First Release (SFR) provides 2008/09 information on attainment by different pupil characteristics, specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals (FSM), special educational needs (SEN) and English as a first language.- In 2009, 71.8 percent of pupils attained the expected level in English and maths combined compared with 72.7 percent in 2008.
- 65.2 percent of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) achieved the expected level in both English and mathematics; for pupils without EAL the percentage was 72.9 percent.
- 53.3 percent of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM) achieved the expected level in both English and mathematics; for pupils who were not eligible for FSM the percentage was 75.5 percent.
- The percentage of pupils with SEN without a statement who achieved the expected level in both English and mathematics has fallen from 34.6 percent in 2008 to 33.6 percent in 2009. The proportion of pupils with a statement who achieved the expected level in English and mathematics has fallen from 14.2 percent in 2008 to 13.2 percent in 2009.
- 74.4% of girls reached the expected level in both English and mathematics compared with 69.3% of boys; a gap in attainment of 5.1 percentage points.
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| Additional information | EXCEL (These tables provide information on Key Stage 2 attainment by different pupil characteristics, specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals (FSM), special educational needs (SEN) and English as a first language) |
| Reference ID | SFR31/2009 |
| Coverage Country | England |
| Date Released | 19 November 2009 |
| Main Category | Children, Education and Skills
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| Sub Category | Curriculum and qualifications (pre-16) Click on subcategory link to see if there is later information |
| Type | Statistical First Release | |
| Contact | Jo Finney Joanne.Finney@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk tel: 01325 392779 |
Publication includes individual Local Authority information
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