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More primary schools succeed in 'three Rs' More primary schools succeed in 'three Rs'
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There has been another slight rise in the number of children leaving England's primary schools with a good grasp of the "three Rs", data shows.There has been another slight rise in the number of children leaving England's primary schools with a good grasp of the "three Rs", data shows.
In 2015, 80% of Year 6 pupils achieved Level 4 in maths, reading and writing, up from 78% last year.In 2015, 80% of Year 6 pupils achieved Level 4 in maths, reading and writing, up from 78% last year.
Improvements for disadvantaged pupils also continued, with 70% reaching the expected level in the basics, up three percentage points on 2014.Improvements for disadvantaged pupils also continued, with 70% reaching the expected level in the basics, up three percentage points on 2014.
Ministers said 90,000 more 11-year-olds than in 2010 had a "good grounding".Ministers said 90,000 more 11-year-olds than in 2010 had a "good grounding".
The Department for Education said the results showed schools across the country were "rising to the challenge of raised standards and expectations for all pupils".The Department for Education said the results showed schools across the country were "rising to the challenge of raised standards and expectations for all pupils".
The assertion comes as the government publishes data - or league tables - detailing schools' performance in national curriculum tests, often known as Sats, taken by Year 6 pupils in the summer term.The assertion comes as the government publishes data - or league tables - detailing schools' performance in national curriculum tests, often known as Sats, taken by Year 6 pupils in the summer term.
The performance tables show the number of schools below the government's "floor standard" has fallen by 92 since last year, with 676 failing to meet the expected levels, compared with 768 in 2014.The performance tables show the number of schools below the government's "floor standard" has fallen by 92 since last year, with 676 failing to meet the expected levels, compared with 768 in 2014.
Schools are considered to be underperforming if fewer than 65% of Year 6 pupils get Level 4 in reading, writing and maths and if pupils are not making the expected progress in these subjects between the end of Year 2 (age six or seven) and the end of Year 6 (age 10 or 11).Schools are considered to be underperforming if fewer than 65% of Year 6 pupils get Level 4 in reading, writing and maths and if pupils are not making the expected progress in these subjects between the end of Year 2 (age six or seven) and the end of Year 6 (age 10 or 11).
The statistics also show:The statistics also show:
Level 4 indicates children can spell, start to use grammatically complex sentences and use joined-up handwriting.Level 4 indicates children can spell, start to use grammatically complex sentences and use joined-up handwriting.
In maths, they must be are able to multiply and divide whole numbers and use simple fractions and percentages, among other things.In maths, they must be are able to multiply and divide whole numbers and use simple fractions and percentages, among other things.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb said: "It is essential that every child leaves primary school having mastered the basics in reading, writing and maths - thanks to our education reforms, thousands more pupils each year are reaching those standards.Schools Minister Nick Gibb said: "It is essential that every child leaves primary school having mastered the basics in reading, writing and maths - thanks to our education reforms, thousands more pupils each year are reaching those standards.
"The increased performance at primary level across the country demonstrates how this government is delivering on its commitment to provide educational excellence everywhere and ensure every child benefits from the best possible start in life, no matter where they come from.""The increased performance at primary level across the country demonstrates how this government is delivering on its commitment to provide educational excellence everywhere and ensure every child benefits from the best possible start in life, no matter where they come from."
Sir Kevan Collins, chief executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, said: "The fact that many more disadvantaged primary school pupils are achieving good results is testament to the hard work and dedication of teachers and school leaders across the country."