Year 5 General report comments
In Year 5 pupils take on more responsibility around school. These general comments describe attitude, independence, leadership and relationships as children prepare for their final primary year.
15 example comments across 3 levels, plus 6 next steps. Type a name below to fill in every comment.
Excellent attitude, effort and behaviour
[Pupil] has had an exceptional year in Year 5. They are a mature, independent learner who sets high standards, and their leadership around the school has been outstanding.
[Pupil] is a motivated and conscientious pupil. They take great pride in their work, contribute thoughtfully to discussions and are always kind and respectful to others.
It has been a privilege to teach [Pupil] this year. They approach challenges with determination, reflect on their learning and are a fantastic role model for younger pupils.
[Pupil] brings a positive attitude and real curiosity to every lesson. They are organised, reliable and ready to take on responsibility, and they will make an excellent Year 6.
[Pupil] is a thoughtful and caring member of the class. They support others without being asked and lead group work with maturity.
A positive attitude, with a clear next step
[Pupil] has had a good year in Year 5 and has grown in maturity and independence. They work hard and are a friendly member of the class. Taking on more responsibility, such as a school role, would help build their confidence.
[Pupil] is a positive member of the class who gets on well with others. Pushing themselves to tackle more challenging work independently will help them make even more progress in Year 6.
[Pupil] has developed well this year and contributes sensibly to class discussions. Being more consistent with homework and organisation is a good next step.
[Pupil] works well in lessons and is becoming more resilient. Reviewing and improving their own work before handing it in will help them reach a higher standard.
[Pupil] is kind and well liked by their peers. Staying focused when working with friends will help them get the most out of lessons.
Finding parts of school life harder this year
[Pupil] has found aspects of Year 5 challenging, particularly staying focused for longer periods. With support, they have made progress, and we will continue to work on this as they move into Year 6.
[Pupil] has had some difficult moments with behaviour and relationships this year. They are learning to reflect on their choices and have shown real improvement since the start of the year.
[Pupil] is building their organisation and independence. Clear routines help them, and they are growing in confidence as they take more responsibility for their learning.
[Pupil] sometimes lacks confidence in their own ability, which can hold them back. With encouragement, they have shown they can achieve more than they expect.
[Pupil] is a capable pupil who is learning to apply themselves consistently. Setting small goals for each lesson has helped, and we will build on this next year.
Year 5 general next steps
Finish a comment with one specific, achievable target. Parents find these the most useful line in a report.
- Take on a responsibility in class or around school.
- Tackle harder work independently before asking for help.
- Hand in homework on time and keep equipment organised.
- Check and improve work before handing it in.
- Believe in their own ability and try the harder option.
- Stay focused and productive when working with friends.
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.