Sats Results Show Marginal Improvement But Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels

Year 6 pupils in England see slight gains in key subjects, yet overall performance remains below 2019 benchmarks.

61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, up from 60% in 2023 but below 65% in 2019.
Performance in individual subjects like reading and writing showed minor improvements over last year.
Educational disruptions from Covid-19 continue to impact student achievement, especially among disadvantaged groups.
Teaching unions and campaign groups call for a reevaluation of the high-stakes testing regime.
The new government pledges support for teachers and families to boost future learning outcomes.