Assessment

We use assessment to celebrate progress, support next steps, and help every child succeed.

At Victory Heights Primary School, we see assessment as a tool for growth — not pressure. Our approach is built on knowing each child as a learner, using assessment to guide teaching, build confidence, and ensure every pupil is supported and challenged at the right level.

Teachers assess pupils continuously through lessons, discussions, written work, and creative tasks. These day-to-day observations help us understand how children are learning and where they may need support or extension.

We also follow statutory assessments set by the UAE, which provide an important benchmark for our school and pupils:

• GL Progress Tests in English, Maths, and Science (Years 3–6)
• New Group Reading Test (NGRT) (Years 2–6)
• CAT4 cognitive ability testing (Years 4–6)

In addition to these, we proudly participate in international benchmarking studies such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), giving us valuable global insight into how our pupils are progressing and how we compare internationally.

Parents receive regular updates through reports, parent-teacher meetings, and informal conversations. More than just results, we focus on celebrating effort, identifying next steps, and ensuring every child continues to grow with confidence and pride.

FS2 (End of the EYFS)

• Pupils achieving a 'Good Level of Development' (GLD): 82%

Year 2 (End of KS1)

• Reading: 92% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Writing: 90% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Mathematics: 90% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Science: 96% of pupils reached the expected level or above.

Year 6 (End of KS2)

• Reading: 97% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Writing: 94% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Mathematics: 94% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Science: 98% of pupils reached the expected level or above.

External Assessments (GL Progress Tests)

• English: 94% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Mathematics: 94% of pupils reached the expected level or above.
• Science: 97% of pupils reached the expected level or above.