Proud of what our children achieve

At North Mead, achievement is about more than a set of results.

We are ambitious for children academically, but we also want them to develop confidence, independence, positive relationships and a broad experience of the world.

We are proud of the progress the school has made and, most importantly, of what our pupils achieve.

Strong academic outcomes

Our 2026 outcomes reflect the high expectations we have for pupils.

 

Key Stage 2 — 2026	North Mead	National
Reading — Expected Standard	92%	75%
Reading — Greater Depth	54%	33%
Writing — Expected Standard	83%	73%
Writing — Greater Depth	34%	13%
Mathematics — Expected Standard	88%	75%
Mathematics — Greater Depth	44%	26%
Reading, Writing and Mathematics combined — Expected Standard	81%	63%
Reading, Writing and Mathematics combined — Greater Depth	32%	08%

These outcomes are particularly important because they represent children leaving North Mead with the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage of their education.

For our full statutory and school performance information, please visit our Results page.

Strong foundations

Achievement begins long before Year 6.

Our 2026 outcomes included:

• 69% of children achieving a Good Level of Development at the end of Reception
• 83% of Year 1 pupils meeting the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check
• 89% of pupils meeting the phonics standard by the end of Year 2
• 94% of Year 4 pupils scoring 20 or more in the Multiplication Tables Check
• an average Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check score of 23.1 out of 25
• 42% of Year 4 pupils achieving 25 out of 25

Excellent attendance

Regular attendance is one of the foundations of successful learning.

In 2025–26, North Mead achieved 95.8% whole-school attendance compared with a national figure of 94.7%.

Persistent absence was: 8.2% at North Mead compared with 13.5% nationally.

Our focus is not simply on attendance figures. It is on ensuring that children are in school, learning and benefiting from the full North Mead experience.

The school has also previously been recognised by FFT for attendance performance among schools serving similar communities.

Recognition from Ofsted

North Mead was inspected by Ofsted in January 2024 and remained a Good school.

The inspection report described North Mead as a “joyful and aspirational primary school” and highlighted strengths including high expectations, strong behaviour, reading, curriculum provision, inclusion and the opportunities available to pupils. The ungraded inspection also stated that evidence suggested the school might be judged outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out at that time.

Our focus is not on a label.

It is on continuing to improve the quality of education and experience every child receives.

Opportunity as an achievement

We are equally proud of what children are able to experience while they are at North Mead.

Our wider offer includes:

• Fantastic Fifty experiences
• free curriculum trips
• free enrichment opportunities
• free after-school activities
• sport and competition
• music and performance
• pupil leadership
• visits and visitors
• cultural and community experiences

We believe opportunity should not depend on a family’s ability to pay.

For us, ensuring that children can participate in these experiences is an achievement in itself.

Inclusion and belonging

We are proud to be an inclusive school.

Our approach is built around the belief that children should be able to: Belong. Participate. Succeed.

Children who need additional support can access an increasingly personalised graduated response, including targeted support and, where appropriate, our Pheasants and Bumblebees provisions.

We measure success not simply by whether support has been provided, but by asking: what has changed for the child?

Developing confident learners

Some achievements cannot be captured in a percentage.

We are proud when children:

• become fluent readers
• overcome a barrier to learning
• grow in confidence
• improve their attendance
• develop friendships
• regulate more successfully
• perform to an audience
• represent the school
• take on leadership
• discover a new interest
• become more independent
• persevere when something is difficult

These achievements matter because they help prepare children for secondary school and for life beyond North Mead.

A school that has changed

North Mead has undergone significant improvement over time.

The school’s existing evaluation of its curriculum and enrichment approach describes a transformation from low aspiration and limited wider experiences towards high engagement, strong outcomes, positive relationships and a much broader enrichment offer.

That journey matters, but we are not interested in standing still.

Our ambition is to continue improving:

• the consistency of teaching
• outcomes for vulnerable pupils
• curriculum implementation and impact
• inclusion and participation
• attendance
• wider opportunities
• independence and personal development

What achievement means at North Mead

Ultimately, achievement means every child leaving North Mead having gained as much as possible from their time here.

We want pupils to leave us able to say:

• I achieved well.
• I learned to read, write and think confidently.
• I experienced things I might not otherwise have experienced.
• I belonged.
• I learned how to work with others.
• I became more independent.
• I am ready for what comes next.

Every Child. Every Lesson. Every Day.

External Resource/Organisation	Link
Department for Education school performance information	Find school and college performance data

Related North Mead Pages

• Results
• Ofsted
• Attendance
• Enrichment
• What Makes North Mead Different
• Inclusion
• Personal Development