MATs perform slightly below national average in KS2 tests

Statistics from the Department for Education have shown that multi-academy trusts are performing slightly worse than the national average across the board at the end of key stage 2.

64 per cent of pupils in eligible MATs reached the expected standard in all of reading, writing and maths, which was lower than the national average of 66 per cent.

At MAT level, in 47 per cent of MATs, the number of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths was higher than the national average; for the remaining 53%, attainment was lower.

Combined reading, writing and maths attainment in sponsor led academies (59%) and free schools (65%) in MATs is slightly higher than the national average for sponsor led academies (58%) and free schools (62%) respectively.

Attainment in converter academies (67%) in MATs is slightly lower than the national average for converter academies (68%). When compared to the national average for all state-funded mainstream schools, attainment in converter academies in MATs is slightly higher, however attainment in sponsor led academies and free schools in MATs is lower. This indicates why attainment in MATs is lower than the national average.

The number of MATs included in the KS2 measures has increased from 240 in 2018 to 297 in 2019 - representing an increase of 380 schools and 17,670 pupils.

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