Bracknell

Bracknell Forest children continue to achieve well and better than many children across the country at Key Stage two according to new results.

Results published yesterday by the Department for Children, Families and Schools highlights how well 7-11 year old pupils at primary schools in the borough are doing.

Overall, the percentage of Bracknell pupils attaining the national expectation in English, mathematics and science (level four or above) remained broadly similar to 2006 with results in science improving. Results are in line with or above national averages.

Although results in mathematics declined slightly, the hard work of teachers and local authority support have resulted in real improvements in many schools.

All schools remain above the nationally expected level of performance in English.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is focusing its work on schools where results have not improved in line with local trends, including support for subject leadership, the use of the revised teaching frameworks and a strengthening of assessment and pupil tracking.

All Bracknell schools are involved in learning networks where the local authority is encouraging schools to work together and explore collaborative ways of working to provide children with exciting learning experiences.

Tony Eccleston, Director of Children’s Services, Education and Libraries said: We are delighted to see the improvement in our schools through the work of teachers, support staff, the local authority and parents.

Whilst the performance tables provide some information about some elements of a school, as ever I urge parents and carers to visit our schools to see for themselves the wide range of educational opportunities that our schools provide.”

Councillor Alan Ward, Executive Member for Bracknell Education said: "I would like to congratualte the borough's children, teachers, parents and carers on all their hard work which is reflected in these recent results.

"Bracknell Forest's results continue to be higher than the England average and I am sure we will continue to further improve!"

Bracknell Forest Borough Council