1505 Annual Goal One Progress Report - 27 May 2015

Annual Goals: 27 May progress report

Goal One

Improve the literacy level, particularly in writing, for boys.

Rationale

When we look at the percentage of pupils who are achieving below or well below National Standards in writing, there are twice as many boys as girls.

The difference between boys and girls begins right at the start and the gap doesn’t change as the children go through school.

A similar picture is evident when we look at reading but nowhere near as dramatic a difference. Also by year 5 and 6 the gap narrows in reading whereas it doesn’t in writing.

Measurable Target

At the end of 2015 the percentage of boys assessed at below or well below in written language will be less than 40% for each year level.