At key stage 1, the percentage of Island reading, writing and mathematics, has improved  by 3 per cent  since 2014 with reading now higher than the national average.  Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation figures have improved by 4 per cent  both at Level 4 and Level 5, since 2014. GCSE results across the Island also improved, although they remain below  the national average.  The percentage of pupils achieving 5 A*-C grades at GCSE (including English and maths) rose by 3 percent to 48 per cent . Nationally, the pass rate remained the same as in 2014 at 57 per cent so the gap between the attainment of children on the Isle of Wight and the rest of the country has narrowed. In post-16 Hampshire colleagues to achieve long-term excellence for the Island, we pledge to continue to provide the crucial support and intervention in areas where improvement is most needed.”