Would you consider Level 5 at end of Year 5 to be G and T?

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I know a lot of schools teach to a high level as they are going for 11+ or independent school entrance exams, but some schools don't seem to provide 'extra' or extension beyond the main teaching within the year group.
If your DC is in a mainstream middle of the road school would you expect G and T status / provision with Level 5s at end of Year 5?

My DD is on the G&T register. Not that it does much or means anything. She gained level 4a in sats at year 2 and from year 3 gained 5a but was not allowed to take a higher paper, although her headmaster said that she would easily gain a level 6. Myself nor DD did not know she was on G&T until parents evening in year 6! Apparently the score is taken from CAT tests that they have (cognitive ability tests - i think) and certain scores mean they are G&T. My DD's score was way over the top score. She hasn't really had special treatment or challenging work. Whilst in primary school (she is now 12) she just had extra homework and helped the lower ability children with their work. It always seems to me that she is being punished for being bright! Now she is in high school (just finished year 7) the G&T doesn't get mentioned. She is in set 1 for lessons , is on level 7a and gets extra homework and that is probably it. Although she does get to go on different school trips but the others in her lessons are not G&t , they are just normal kids in top set. I heard G&T was going or has already gone as it was useless.

Old thread I know, but wanted to add something with the aim of helping the OP. At my local primary, we distinguish between Able (c.20% of national pop.) and Gifted (c.0.5% of national pop). Gifted are deemed to be those capable of exceptional performance. By that definition, Level 5a at the end of Year 5 is within the top range of Able. Level 5a at the beginning/mid of Year 5 would be edging into Gifted. Here's the important bit: whatever category a child is deemed to fit, what really matters is whether a child is happy and fulfilling their potential. A frustrated or bored or under-extended child is not happy or fulfilling potential. Why does it matter? If everything is easy, the first obstacle will seem huge and the child may learn only to give up in the face of a challenge. OP - I hope this helps, but after such a long time, you have probably found your answers already.