Figures showing results in 2007 key stage 2 tests in all primary schools split by urban/rural areas are shown as follows:
Number of eligible pupils English Maths Science All 569,337 80 77 88 Urban areas 465,470 79 76 87 Rural areas 103,867 85 81 91
These figures include LA maintained schools and academies.
This information can be found in table 14 of the Statistical First Release ‘National Curriculum Assessments at Key Stage 2 in England, 2007’, available at:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SFR/s000764/index.shtml