UJS is in the top 10 per cent of schools in the country for English value added, according to figures just released by OFSTED. UJS also ranks in the top 15 per cent of schools nationally for children's overall progress in English mathematics and science.
Head teacher, Mr. McKechan, said, 'This is the second year running that we have had very good figures from OFSTED. This year's are even better than last year's and we are delighted that the OFSTED data credits the progress made by the children in their four years here. Once again, it's fitting recognition for all the hard work put in by the children and staff'.
OFSTED's progress measures are based on the progress made by Y6 children who took SAT test last summer (2006) from their results when they were tested four years earlier. (Also known as 'contextual value added' from Key Stage 1 to 2.)