Praise for city pupils' SATs success

League tables show that schools in Bath have produced some of thebest SATs results in the country.

For key stage one exams, which are taken by Year 2 pupils, Bathand North East Somerset was ranked eighth for maths, 11th forreading and 12th for writing, out of 154 local authorities.

For both maths and reading, there was a one per cent improvementon last year's results, while writing achievement remained at thesame level.

This means that this year, 93 per cent of pupils gained a leveltwo rating in maths, 88 per cent level two in reading and 85 percent level two in writing.

Council cabinet member for children's services Cllr Chris Watt(Con, Midsomer Norton Redfield) said: "One of the council's eightpriorities is better lives for children and young people.

"By providing children with the best start in their learning, wecan help to achieve this.

"These excellent key stage one results show that children arebuilding strong foundations for future success.

"This good news follows on from the recent success in this year'sGCSE and A-level examinations.

"The council would like to congratulate the children, teachersand staff on their achievements."

SATs results have been at the centre of controversy this yearafter thousands of Year 6 pupils were left disappointed when theirkey stage two results were released late.

The firm responsible for marking them, ETS, has now been sackedby the Government.