Revealed: The Black Country primary schools with the best reading, writing and maths scores
New data has revealed the Black Country primary schools with the highest reading, writing and maths scores for 2022-23.
It comes as the National Association of Head Teachers claims government investment is needed to help pupils recover from the pandemic.
Figures show the proportion of students meeting the expected mark across the country is well below pre-pandemic levels.
Pupils scoring at least a scaled score of 100 out of 120 will have met the expected standard in the test.
It's worth noting that school leaders' union the NAHT said ranking schools is simplistic and does not consider the context of the particular cohort or the community the school serves.
Interpreting data like this too literally can have "damaging consequences" so it's worth bearing in mind that many other factors determine the success of failure of a school.
Schools serving areas where there is a high level of deprivation, or pupils who speak English as a foreign language, will find it difficult to compete on results. But they may show excellent improvement rates, helping children develop their skills from a lower base and preparing them for the challenge of secondary school.
However, with that mind, below are the scores, according the government data, in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell.
Wolverhampton
In Wolverhampton, St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School lead the way with 88 per cent of eligible students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in key stage two in the 2022-23 school year.
It was followed by:
