Shelley First School pupils consistently achieve well above national and local averages, with outcomes in Early Years, Phonics and Multiplication all exceeding national benchmark.  Achievement is exceptionally strong, reflecting the school’s high expectations and the excellent progress pupils make throughout their time at Shelley First School.  This strong foundation is reflected in later outcomes, with former Shelley pupils achieving significantly above national standards in Key Stage 2 Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Higher Standard assessments.

 

Assessment 2026 

Shelley First School 

National 

Local Authority 

 Early Years Good Level of Development (GLD) 

81% 

72% 

70% 

 Statutory Y1 Phonics Check 

91% 

82% 

81% 

 Statutory Y4 Multiplication Times Table Check (average score) 

22.8 

21.7 

21.9 

Note national and LA scores are based on information supplied July 2026

 

 Shelley First School Y6 SATs result 2025 Expected Standard+ 

 (note these are not taken at Shelley First School but at Middle School) 

 Shelley First School 

 National 

 Reading 

88% 

75.2% 

 Writing 

85% 

72.1% 

 Maths 

85% 

74.1% 

 Grammar and Spelling 

91% 

 

 

 

 Shelley First School Y6 SATs result 2025 Higher Standard 

 (note these are not taken at Shelley First School but at Middle School) 

 Shelley First School 

 National 

 Reading 

56% 

33% 

 Writing 

0% 

13% 

 Maths 

50% 

26% 

 Grammar and Spelling 

47% 

30%