County's children are better at all key stages
INFANT pupils in Derbyshire schools have outperformed the national average in test results published by the Government.
The seven-year-olds completing key stage one national curriculum tests, better known as SATs, achieved above-average results in reading, writing, maths and science.
The age group is expected to achieve a level two or above in the tests.
In reading, 88% of Derbyshire pupils gained level two, up from 84% last year;.
In writing, 85% reached that grade compared with 81% last year and in maths, 93% gained level two, up from 89% in 2008.
Councillor Mike Longden, county council cabinet member for education, welcomed the results, which echoed the key stage two results released earlier last month.
He said: "I'm delighted we're above the national average for all subjects and at all levels tested. Pupils, teachers, parents and governors all deserve praise for their part in achieving these results.
"The authority continues to work hard and plan ahead to make sure our pupils continue to have the best learning opportunities."
Among Derby City Council's schools, there was little change between the 2008 and 2009 test results.
The level two reading result remained at 81% and writing at 77%, while maths dropped by 1%, from 87% to 86%.
Councillor Les Allen, city council cabinet member for children and young people, said: "It is our aim to close the gap on the national average as soon as possible."
Nationally, the test averages for 2009 are 84% for reading, 81% for writing and 89% for maths.
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