New data has revealed the Birmingham primary schools with the highest reading, writing and maths scores for 2022-23.
The National Association of Head Teachers said government investment is needed to help pupils recover from the pandemic, as figures show the proportion of students meeting the expected mark is well below pre-pandemic levels.
Pupils scoring at least a scaled score of 100 out of 120 will have met the expected standard in the test. In Birmingham, two schools lead the way with 90% of eligible students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.
However, school leaders' union the NAHT said ranking schools is simplistic and does not consider the context of the particular cohort or the community the school serves.
General secretary Paul Whiteman added: "No piece of data can provide an accurate picture of the effectiveness of schools, whose work goes far beyond that number, and league tables and ranking of schools should be scrapped. They can have damaging consequences and can actually be a barrier to improvement."
The Government aims for 90% of key stage two children to meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Overall in England, 60% of students met the standard in 2022-23 – up from 59% the year before but below 65% in 2018-19, before the pandemic.
Let's take a look at the six Birmingham schools:
1. St James Catholic Primary School, Rednal
90% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.
2. Four Oaks Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
90% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.
3. Lea Forest Primary Academy, Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green
89% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.
4. Montgomery Primary Academy, Sparkbrook
88% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.