This reflects our commitment to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. We are proud of the positive outcomes achieved by our pupils and remain ambitious to further increase the proportion of children achieving the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, ensuring every child leaves Marwood well prepared for secondary education and beyond.

50% of pupils achieved full marks (25/25) in 2026 and the average score was 23.0. This represents a continued improvement from an average score of 22.4 in 2025 and 15.0 in 2024.

These results reflect the impact of our sustained focus on developing mathematical fluency across the school. Through regular retrieval practice, daily fluency activities and the effective use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) both in school and at home, pupils are developing rapid and accurate recall of multiplication facts. This strong foundation is helping children become more confident mathematicians and better prepared for success across the wider mathematics curriculum.

75% of Year 1 pupils achieved the expected standard in the 2026 Phonics Screening Check. In a small school, where each pupil has a significant impact on overall percentages, three-year trends provide a more meaningful measure of performance than a single year's outcome. Over the last three years, phonics attainment at Marwood has remained slightly above national averages.

We continue to place a strong emphasis on early reading through a systematic and rigorous approach to phonics teaching. Alongside this, our improvements to the Early Years curriculum, including a greater focus on early language, literacy and communication, are ensuring that children develop the strong foundations needed for reading success. 

79% of pupils achieved a Good Level of Development in 2026, an increase from 67% in 2025. This reflects the impact of our continued investment in the Early Years curriculum, including enhancements to our continuous provision, a strengthened focus on early language and literacy, and increased opportunities for children to develop number sense and mathematical understanding.

By providing rich and purposeful learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, we are ensuring that children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive as they move into Key Stage 1. These improved outcomes demonstrate the positive impact of our work to help every child leave the Early Years as a confident, curious and capable learner with strong foundations for future success.