Our history

Draft criteria established and programme piloted 2008-2010.
National rollout began in 2011, supported by the Wellcome Trust.
From 2013 onwards PSQM has been supported by partnership of University of Hertfordshire and the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT), which subsidise the cost to schools.
2016 - team of 8 Senior Regional Hub Leaders established.
2017- PSQM criteria revised and new quality marks launched.
2-year large scale trial of PSQM to test impact on pupil attainment in science funded by Educational Endowment Foundation, began 2019.
4500+ schools have achieved a Primary Science Quality Mark since its launch in 2010.

In 2021, 11% of UK primary schools either hold a Primary Science Quality Mark or are working towards achieving one.
PSQM is recognised by Ofsted and other organisations in science education as an effective vehicle for whole school improvement in science.
There more than 90 trained and active hub leaders in the whole of the UK and wider afield.
PSQM is UK wide with bi-lingual training and resources for Welsh speakers; and also works with British International Schools.