Assessment
Target Setting and Progress Reports
In years 10 and 11, we use prior attainment from Key Stage 2 scores to calculate each student’s Target Grade. The Target Grade given in Year 10 will be one grade below that expected in Year 11.
In years 7 - 9 use prior attainment from Key Stage 2 and some practical subjects use a robust baseline. Each student is then assigned a progress pathway that is relative to each child’s ability so we, your child and yourselves can monitor their progress.
The table below maps out the different pathways a student could be following.
This is simply a guide and pathways could be subject to change based on each child’s achievements throughout their five years. As a school, we encourage all of students to give their best and there should be no limitation on their achievements. This is a benchmark and if a child works hard and listens to feedback from their teacher, they can exceed expectation.
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Assessment and Reporting Overview 2022-2023
Progress Reports
In Years 7 - 9, your child will receive three reports per year providing a full overview of where your child is currently working as well as providing an overview of the progress they are making. In addition, there will be a focus on attendance, behaviour and attitude to learning.
In years 7 - 9, students will receive a written comment that reports progress in words for each subject. This is especially important in Years 7-9 where the information reported will be heavily based on the on-going learning in class (Mini Assessment Points) so that knowledge and skills can be built upon over the five-year journey.
In Years 10 and 11, assessment of key knowledge, skills and understanding that have been assessed will continue to be reported numerically and accompanied with a written comment to report progress in words.
Understanding Your Child's Report
Learning Journey
Is a visual representation of the subject content taught over five years.
Curriculum Milestones
Outlines what a student needs to know at the end of each year.
Assessment Steps
Breaks down what the students need to know based on prior attainment. This is the framework that will be used to assess and report.
