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Disadvantage Gap
Disadvantage Gap Analysis
How outcomes compare for disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils
KS2 Disadvantage Gap
-15
%
Narrower than or equal to national average gap
Disadvantaged RWM41%
Non-disadvantaged RWM56%
National gap-22%
Disadvantage Gap — Expected Standard
Percentage-point gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils meeting expected standard
Nat gap: -22%
-15%
RWM Combined Gap
Disadv: 41%Non: 56%
Nat gap: -18%
-18%
Reading Gap
Disadv: 54%Non: 72%
Nat gap: -18%
-17%
Writing Gap
Disadv: 63%Non: 80%
Nat gap: -18%
-8%
Maths Gap
Disadv: 56%Non: 64%
2%
Disadv. Higher Standard (RWM)
Non-disadv: 4%
Nat: 100
101
Disadv. Avg Reading Score
Non-disadv: 102
Nat: 100
100
Disadv. Avg Maths Score
Non-disadv: 102
Disadvantage Gap Trend
KS2 RWM Combined — disadvantaged vs non-disadvantaged over 3 years
RWM Expected Standard
Disadvantaged vs non-disadvantaged, 3-year trend
Detailed Comparison
Full breakdown of KS2 attainment by disadvantage status
| Subject | Disadvantaged | Non-disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWM Combined | 41% | 56% | -15% |
| Reading | 54% | 72% | -18% |
| Writing | 63% | 80% | -17% |
| Maths | 56% | 64% | -8% |
| RWM Higher Standard | 2% | 4% | -2% |
Disadvantaged pupils are those who have been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years, or are children looked after by the local authority. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.
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