St George’s Church of England School in Semington is celebrating after last year’s Year 6 cohort achieved a 100% pass rate in their SATs exams in reading, writing and maths – far above the national average.
According to the Department for Education, only 62% of pupils nationally reached the expected standard in all three subjects combined, with individual averages of 75% in reading, 74% in maths and 72% in writing.
Against this backdrop, St George’s says the 100% result in every subject is an extraordinary accomplishment.
Headteacher Emma Hembury said, “We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupils. This result reflects their hard work, determination and resilience, as well as the tireless commitment and dedication of our teaching team. To achieve 100% across reading, writing and maths in SATs is something truly special and is a credit to the whole school community.”
The school is keen to share its success and welcomes prospective families with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Years 1 to 4 to see the school first-hand.
Opportunities to visit include an open morning on Friday 21st November from 9.30am to 12pm; and a stay and play session on Saturday 11th October from 9am to 11am for prospective new EYFS children starting in 2026.
Please contact the school office to get in touch. Ring 01380 870243 or email admin@stgeorges.wilts.sch.uk
Pictured: St George’s School pupils and staff
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