Primary 4Matrix now under test       

trans4M is the new primary school version of 4Matrix designed to provide Primary schools with a complementary range of performance data to RAISEonline. This version will measure the value added from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, across a range of school-contextual criteria. New techniques, developed from use at Key Stage 4, can now reveal a greater range of performance information at pupil and group level than has been previously available.  Ofsted expect primary schools to show that they are acting on a full range of performance data. This new set of tools will provide all the key performance information that is needed.

trans4M will extract data from a school MIS and combine it with additional contextual information provided by the school. It will then perform a comparative analysis and show all Within School Variation factors for different subjects, groups, special needs categories, ethnic categories, class sets, selected categories etc. Comprehensive reports shows measures for all school variation factors. Headteachers can use this information to demonstrate to an Ofsted team how school performance plans are geared to ironing out variations and improving equality of provision.