School Performance
Key Stage 2 Results (2022–2026)
Our 2026 Key Stage 2 results show exceptional performance, with our pupils significantly outperforming national averages across every single core subject.
2026 Subject Outcomes
- Mathematics: 87% achieved Expected Standard+ (National: 75%) | 36% Greater Depth
- Reading: 84% achieved Expected Standard+ (National: 75%) | 33% Greater Depth
- Writing: 80% achieved Expected Standard+ (National: 73%) | 10% Greater Depth
- Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling: 77% achieved Expected Standard+ (National: 74%) | 42% Greater Depth
- Combined Reading, Writing & Maths: 71% achieved Expected Standard+ (National: 63%)
5-Year Combined RWM Trend (Expected Standard+)
- 2026: 71.0% (National: 63%)
- 2025: 79.0% (National: 62%)
- 2024: 71.0% (National: 61%)
- 2023: 65.5% (National: 60%)
- 2022: 50.0% (National: 59%)
- Trend: A dramatic improvement from our 2022 baseline, maintaining a position well above the national standard for four consecutive years.
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check (2022–2026)
Our early literacy strategy continues to deliver outstanding success, keeping St Gerard's well ahead of local and national benchmarks.
2026 Phonics Outcomes
- St Gerard’s: 85.0% of pupils met the expected standard.
- National Average: 81.9%
- Halton Local Authority: 78.5%
5-Year Phonics Trend (Expected Standard+)
- 2026: 85.0% (National: 81.9% | Halton LA: 78.5%)
- 2025: 86.0% (National: 77.9% | Halton LA: 77.8%)
- 2024: 86.2% (National: 80.0% | Halton LA: 80.2%)
- 2023: 63.3% (National: 79.0% | Halton LA: 78.9%)
- 2022: 62.3% (National: 76.0% | Halton LA: 75.5%)
- Trend: A massive 22.7 percentage point increase since 2022, securing three consecutive years of top-tier literacy performance.
Early Years Foundation Stage: GLD (2022–2026)
The national measure for school readiness is achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) at the end of Reception.
2026 EYFS Outcomes & Context
- St Gerard’s: 51.9% achieved GLD.
- Halton Local Authority: 65.7%
- National Average: 72.3%
Cohort Context: As anticipated from September, the GLD for this specific cohort is lower due to the children's exceptionally low starting points and complex individual profiles upon entering Reception. This data reflects the unique needs of this group rather than the quality of teaching. Every single child made meaningful, celebrated progress this year due to the targeted support of our dedicated Early Years team.
5-Year Early Years Trend (GLD)
- 2026: 51.9% (National: 72.3% | Halton LA: 65.7%)
- 2025: 74.0% (National: 68.3% | Halton LA: 62.2%)
- 2024: 71.4% (National: 68.0% | Halton LA: 61.2%)
- 2023: 63.3% (National: 67.0% | Halton LA: 62.2%)
- 2022: 48.3% (National: 65.0% | Halton LA: 60.1%)
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