KS2 Grammar Average
DfE Performance Tables
Average scaled score in grammar, punctuation and spelling at Key Stage 2
Understanding KS2 Grammar Average
The KS2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) Average shows the mean scaled score achieved by Year 6 pupils in this national assessment. GPS tests technical accuracy in written English — an essential foundation for secondary education.
What GPS Tests Cover
The assessment examines:
Grammar: - Sentence structure and clauses - Word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.) - Tense and subject-verb agreement - Active and passive voice
Punctuation: - Full stops, commas, and apostrophes - Speech marks and parentheses - Colons, semicolons, and hyphens
Spelling: - Common exception words - Spelling patterns and rules - Prefixes and suffixes
Understanding Scaled Scores
Like reading and maths: - 100 is the expected standard threshold - 100-109 indicates meeting expected standard - 110+ indicates working at greater depth - Below 100 indicates not meeting expected standard
What the Average Tells You
- School average of 106+: Strong GPS outcomes
- School average of 100-106: Meeting expectations
- School average below 100: Below expected standard
Why GPS Matters
Technical accuracy in English affects: - Quality of writing across all subjects - Success in secondary English - Communication skills for life - Attention to detail and precision
Strong GPS scores indicate students who can express themselves accurately in writing.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- grammar_average
- Data Source
- DfE Performance Tables
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.
Distribution by School Phase
Statistical distribution of values across schools.
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