They are keen to read and they use a variety of strategies in their reading,such as letter and sound recognition. Pupils write for a range of purposes and develop a regular and well formed cursive handwriting style. At Key Stage 2, pupils have a growing awareness of audience when they speak and higher-attaining pupils use a wide range of sophisticated vocabulary to effectively communicate their ideas. By the end of the key stage, most pupils are fluent and expressive readers with good understanding of some more complex texts. Pupils generally have a high interest in and enjoyment of reading.
Older pupils write extensive stories, accounts, poems and reports to a good standard.
Writing across the curriculum and presentation skills are particularly well developed. Younger pupils at Key Stage 1 have a good understanding of number and they are beginning to appreciate mathematical language. Pupils count accurately and can complete addition and subtraction using numbers to 20. At Key Stage 2, pupils are competent with more complex numbers. They recall number facts speedily and show an ability in mental calculation.