📚 Understanding the NGRT Reading Assessment at Nottingham Academy 📚

At Nottingham Academy, we believe strong reading skills are key to every child's success. That’s why we use the New Group Reading Test (NGRT)—a termly assessment that helps us understand each pupil’s reading abilities and provide tailored support where needed.

What is NGRT?

NGRT is an adaptive test that adjusts in real-time to a pupil’s performance. It includes:
✅ Sentence Completion – Assesses decoding and basic comprehension.
✅ Passage Comprehension – Evaluates deeper understanding of longer texts.

Why is NGRT important?

The test provides a Standardised Age Score (SAS), comparing a pupil’s reading level to the national average. This allows us to:
✔ Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
✔ Provide personalised reading interventions.
✔ Ensure all students can access texts and progress confidently.

Part of a Bigger Picture

NGRT works alongside other assessments like CAT4, giving teachers a well-rounded view of each child’s abilities. This helps us create targeted learning strategies, ensuring all students receive the support they need to thrive.

Working Together

Regular assessments help us celebrate successes and address challenges early. By sharing insights with teachers and parents, we can ensure every child receives the guidance they need on their reading journey.

For more details, feel free to get in touch. Together, we can support every child’s literacy development! 📖