2024 Phonics results
The national pass rate for the Phonics Screening Check in England for the academic year 2023-2024 shows a notable improvement from previous years. In 2023, 80% of Year 1 pupils met the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check, up from 76% in 2022. This increase reflects improvements across various pupil characteristics, including language, ethnicity, and month of birth.
For more detailed information and specific data, you can refer to the Department for Education's official statistics on the Phonics Screening Check and Key Stage 1 assessments (Explore our statistics and data) (GOV.UK) (Explore our statistics and data).
| Year Group | Percentage of pupils achieving at least the expected standard: school (2024) | Percentage of pupils achieving at least the expected standard: national (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85% - this is an improvement from the previous year of +18% | 80% |
