Year 1 Science report comments
Year 1 science covers plants, animals including humans, everyday materials and seasonal changes. These comments describe how a child observes, asks questions and sorts what they find, at three levels of attainment.
15 example comments across 3 levels, plus 6 next steps. Type a name below to fill in every comment.
Working at greater depth / exceeding expectations
[Pupil] is a curious scientist who notices fine details. They can name a wide range of plants and animals, describe their features and sort them into groups.
[Pupil] has really enjoyed science this year. They can name and describe everyday materials, explain which material suits a job and test their ideas with confidence.
[Pupil] asks thoughtful questions and suggests ways to find out the answers. They record what they see with careful drawings and labels.
[Pupil] can name the parts of the human body and link each sense to the body part we use for it. They explain their ideas using scientific vocabulary.
[Pupil] has observed the changing seasons closely this year and can describe the weather and day length in each one.
Working at the expected standard
[Pupil] enjoys science and can name common plants and animals. Describing what makes each group different is their next step.
[Pupil] can sort materials by simple properties such as hard, soft, shiny and bendy. They are learning to explain why a material is chosen for a job.
[Pupil] makes careful observations and is beginning to record them in pictures and simple tables.
[Pupil] can name the main parts of the body and the five senses. They enjoy practical activities and join in with discussions.
[Pupil] has noticed changes across the seasons this year and is learning to describe them in more detail.
Working towards the expected standard
[Pupil] enjoys hands-on science activities, especially exploring outdoors. They are learning the names of common plants and animals.
[Pupil] is beginning to sort objects into groups with support. Talking about what things are made of at home will help their understanding.
[Pupil] is developing their observation skills and benefits from adult support to describe what they see.
[Pupil] can name some parts of the body and is learning about the five senses. They join in with practical activities with enthusiasm.
[Pupil] is learning science vocabulary and is growing in confidence when sharing their ideas.
Year 1 science next steps
Finish a comment with one specific, achievable target. Parents find these the most useful line in a report.
- Name and describe the parts of a plant.
- Sort animals into groups such as birds, fish and mammals.
- Describe materials using words like rough, smooth, bendy and stiff.
- Ask a question and suggest how to find the answer.
- Record observations in drawings and simple tables.
- Describe how the weather changes across the seasons.
How to use these comments
Replace [Pupil] with the child's first name and adjust any detail that does not fit your class or school style. These comments are designed to be a solid starting point, not a finished product. The best report comments are the ones where you have added something specific about that child: a particular achievement, a moment you remember, a challenge they have worked through.
If you want to generate comments that are already specific to your pupils, Staffroom does exactly that. Add your notes about each child, choose a tone, and the comments it generates will be genuinely personal rather than adapted from a template.