Dundonald Primary School achieves new heights with Sonar Tracker
Now part of our Progress and Outcomes solutions for primary schools, Sonar Tracker brings together the experience of our legacy brands to create the ultimate pupil progress tracking and reporting platform.
Introduction
At Dundonald Primary School, the introduction of Sonar Tracker has been very smooth. The positive feedback from our staff and the remarkable improvements in our assessment processes are a testament to its efficacy.
Jenny Piccolo, ICT Operations Administrator at Dundonald, shares, "Sonar Tracker has transformed our assessment approach. Previously, with Target Tracker, teachers found input assessments confusing and bulky. Sonar Tracker is straightforward and intuitive, making it much easier for teachers to assess where the children are at."
One of the most appreciated aspects of Sonar Tracker at Dundonald Primary is its simplicity and user-friendliness. Jenny is enthusiastic about this, stating, "It's incredibly clear and user-friendly. Our teachers have found it significantly easier to use, which has been a huge relief. It has streamlined our assessment processes and made it much more efficient, saving us valuable time and effort."
Furthermore, Sonar Tracker's reporting features have been very well received. Jenny points out, "The reports are much clearer than those of Target Tracker. I particularly love the subject overview report, which allows us to rank pupils from top to bottom and see all the contextual information at a glance. This level of detail and ease of access is incredibly useful for identifying areas that need improvement and ensuring we provide the necessary support."
Jenny also praises the on boarding process and the robust training provided. "The training we received was excellent, and it helped our staff get up to speed quickly. The feedback from teachers has been overwhelmingly positive."
The flexibility of Sonar Tracker is another aspect that has impressed Dundonald Primary. Jenny notes, "I love the fact that I don't have to set up a report again if I'm moving to a new year group. This feature alone has saved us time and effort."
Jenny Piccolo ICT Operations Administrator, Dundonald Primary School
Academic excellence backed by data
Dundonald Primary School's academic success is evident in their outstanding Key Stage 2 results for 2023. The school's progress scores in reading and maths are 'well above average', with scores of 4.0 and 5.7, respectively. This places them significantly above both the local authority and national averages.
- Reading Progress Score: 4.0 (Well Above Average)
- Writing Progress Score: 0.1 (Average)
- Maths Progress Score: 5.7 (Well Above Average)
Additionally, 76% of Dundonald pupils meet the expected reading, writing, and maths standards, compared to the national average of 60%. An impressive 17% of pupils achieve a higher standard, again surpassing the national average of 8%. The average scores in reading and maths are 111, well above the national averages of 105 and 104, respectively.
Conclusion
In summary, Sonar Tracker has empowered Dundonald Primary School to achieve a new level of excellence in their assessment practices, contributing to their exceptional academic performance. Jenny sums it up perfectly: "Sonar Tracker is a clear, efficient, and incredibly user-friendly. Our assessment process has never been better!"
