Record SATs Results Celebrated by Schools in Birmingham and Solihull
Learners and staff members at Summit Learning Trust, which oversees nine schools across Birmingham and Solihull, are celebrating their impressive SATs results this week. These results reflect the hard work and dedication of students and educators alike.
What Are SATs?
Standard Assessment Tests, commonly known as SATs, are taken by children in Year 6 at the end of Key Stage 2. These national curriculum assessments cover key areas such as English grammar, punctuation and spelling, reading, and maths. The tests serve several important functions:
- To measure pupils’ academic progress
- To identify areas where they may need additional support
- To evaluate the performance of schools
- To contribute to national education performance data
Outstanding Performance at Pegasus Primary School
At Pegasus Primary School, an impressive 73% of children reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing this year’s national average of 62%. This achievement highlights the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Pegasus Primary School, The Oaklands Primary School, and Yarnfield Primary School all achieved record results this year. In particular, The Oaklands Primary School saw a significant increase compared to last year.
A Strong Network of Educational Institutions
The trust comprises three secondary schools, five primary schools, and a sixth form college, educating over 8,000 learners. All the schools are located in the Birmingham and Solihull area, allowing for close collaboration and shared resources that benefit local children, young people, and the community.
Celebrating Effort and Achievement
Terri Mason, Principal at Kineton Green Primary School, expressed her pride in the efforts of the students:
“As the KS2 SATs have now come to an end at Kineton Green Primary School, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible effort our learners have shown throughout this important time. These assessments are just one part of our learner’s learning journey, and we are so proud of the determination, resilience, and positive attitude they demonstrated in the lead-up to and during the tests. Their hard work is a true credit to them—and to our ongoing parental support at home. Please join us in congratulating them on their efforts. Regardless of the results, every pupil should feel proud of what they have achieved.”
David Barker, Principal at The Oaklands Primary School, added:
“We are incredibly proud of the effort and determination Year 6 have shown in their learning throughout the year. Each of them should feel proud of their individual SATs results, which reflect their hard work and resilience.”
Adam Ames, Principal at Pegasus Primary School, highlighted the preparation of the students:
“Here at Pegasus Primary School, our Year 6 children worked incredibly hard throughout the year, particularly in the build-up to SATs. They attended three booster sessions each week to ensure they were as well-prepared as possible. Our children approached the papers with confidence and resilience, ensuring they showcased what they are capable of achieving. The children completed SATS week with a strong sense of achievement, mixed with relief that they had finished. Year 6 are now looking forward to the remainder of the summer term and the move to secondary school.”
Jenni Downes, Principal at Erdington Primary School, praised the students:
“Our Year 6 learners should be truly proud of their achievements throughout this year, in addition to every year they have been with us. This is their last year in their primary school. They, along with their teachers and school leaders, have worked so incredibly hard.”
Davinder Jandu, Principal at Yarnfield Primary School, concluded:
“The pupils have worked really hard, and we are really proud of their achievements. They have shown resilience and perseverance throughout this year and have grown as part of the process of preparing for SATs and I know that they will continue to blossom as they move to secondary schools.”
