Percentage of children achieving at least the expected proficiency level in Reading and Mathematics at ages 7 and 11

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Source: Department for Education (DfE)

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

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Percentage of children achieving at least the expected proficiency level in Reading and Mathematics at ages 7 and 11

Indicator description
Geographical coverage
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Definitions

Data are based on the National Curriculum for England. Children in key stage 1 are between the ages of 5 and 7. This covers years 1 and 2 in primary school. Children in key stage 2 and between the ages of 7 and 11. This covers years 3 to 6 in primary school.

Calculations

No calculations were performed in the data acquisition of this indicator as appropriate data was readily available in the final format specified by this indicator. For insight into the details of potential calculations please refer to the original source metadata or source contact.

Other information

Data based on academic school year (September to August). The date on the X axis is the start of the academic year. Figures before 2016 are not comparable to figures from 2016 onwards due to a change in assesments.

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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

Target name

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

UN designated tier

3 (a) /2 (b,c)

UN custodian agency

UNESCO Institute for Statistics

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Source 1

Organisation

Department for Education (DfE)

Periodicity

Annual

Earliest available data

2011

Geographical coverage

England

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Release date Dec 13, 2018
Next release

TBA

Statistical classification

National Statistic

Contact details

primary.attainment@education.gov.uk

Other information

Attainment at age 7 is based on teacher assessments.

Source 2

Organisation

Department for Education (DfE)

Periodicity

Annual

Earliest available data

2016

Geographical coverage

England

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Release date Jan 29, 2019
Next release

TBA

Statistical classification

National Statistic

Contact details

primary.attainment@education.gov.uk

Other information