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<p>The government is committed to improving outcomes for all pupils no matter their
gender and raising attainment for pupils is at the heart of this government’s agenda.</p><p>Overall,
more girls met the expected standard than boys in reading and writing, while more
boys reached the expected standard than girls in maths. This is a change from 2019
when more girls reached the expected standard than boys in all three subjects.</p><p>The
department has introduced a Multiplication Tables Check, ensuring every nine-year-old
pupil knows their times tables. Last June, 27% achieved full marks in the test and
the average score was 20 correct answers out of 25. The Phonics Screening Check was
also introduced in 2012 when 58% of pupils met the expected standard. By 2022, 87%
of seven-year-olds met this standard, which is a significant predictor of later reading
comprehension performance.</p><p>Internationally, England has performed well against
international comparators. Pre COVID-19 pandemic England achieved its highest ever
mathematics score in the most recent 2019 Trends in International Mathematics and
Science Study international test for year 5 pupils. More recently, England has climbed
to fourth place internationally for primary reading proficiency in the Progress in
International Reading Literacy Study results, which are regarded as the international
benchmark for primary reading capability.</p><p>The Schools White Paper set out a
long-term vision for a school system that helps every child to fulfil their potential
by ensuring that they receive the right support, in the right place, at the right
time. The department will drive attainment at key stage 1 by delivering a broad offer
of reforms, as set out in the Schools White Paper, whilst also ensuring a focus on
interventions that support reading, writing and maths, including through the support
provided by English and Maths Hubs.</p>
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