Primary schools across Haringey were celebrating this week as figures published today revealed the best ever improvement in the borough's results for maths and science.

League tables published for Key Stage 2 tests, taken by children in Year 6, when they are ten or 11, show that while Haringey is still below the national average in the core subjects of English, maths and science, it is improving on previous years.

In science, the number of pupils achieving level 4 or above has risen by five times the national rate from 79 per cent last year, to 84 per cent. The national increase was one per cent, from 87 to 88.

In maths, 74 per cent of Haringey pupils achieved the required level this year, compared to 70 per cent last year, a rise of four times the national one per cent rate, from 76 to 77 per cent.

The increase in English was in line with the national rate of one per cent, with 76 per cent of pupils gaining the required level.

Coleridge Primary School, in Crouch End Hill, Hornsey, topped the table for its contextual value added (CVA) score, with 101.7. The CVA measure is based not only on individual pupil progress between Key Stage 1 and 2, but also takes into account the impact of external factors on individual students, such as free school meals status, first language and whether a pupil has been in care.

Headteacher Shirley Boffey said: "We are delighted. I think CVA is important as it shows how children are improving."

Earlham Primary School, in Earlham Grove, Wood Green, saw a significant increase in the number of children reaching level 4 and above in all three of the core subjects, with 62 per cent of pupils achieving the required standard compared to only 33 per cent last year.

Headteacher Maria Hadjisoteris said: "It was devastating last year and we have been determined to improve. We are delighted with the results this year. I am very proud of my students and staff, and we will continue to work hard so that improvements continue."

Two Tottenham schools were recognised for the increase in their aggregate score - the combined total of English, maths and science percentages for level 4 and above. Broadwater Farm Primary School, in Moira Close, came second nationally while Mul-berry Primary School, in Parkhurst Road, came 89th.

Councillor Liz Santry, cabinet member for children and young people, said: "We are making great strides in closing the gap with the national levels of performance at Key Stage 2. Everyone is determined to maintain this improvement in the coming years."