Assessment and Reporting

Key stage 3 students have an Assessment framework, the framework outlines the expected standard for each subject and contains information about the knowledge and skills required. Students will use these frameworks in lessons so that they know what they have mastered and what they can do to improve.  The more fully they master this learning, the better their preparation for the following year’s work and the better equipped they will be for Key Stage 4 and beyond.

Reports through the year provide information about how students are progressing against the Assessment framework.

Key stage 4 students work is assessed using examination board mark schemes or mark grids. Tests and formal classroom assessments are used in subjects to determine progress and attainment, or to contribute to summative assessment grades. Mock examinations are held at regular intervals during Key Stage 4: once in year 10 and twice in year 11.

Reports through the year contain details of progress made towards the key stage 4 qualification be that GCSE grade 1-9 or vocational grades based on the student’s prior attainment and relevant mock exam results.

All report will also include information about a student’s effort and homework on a 1-4 scale. This is helpful in knowing how hard your child is working and what can be done to help secure the expected standards of learning.