Years 7 to 10
There are 2 assessment points in the academic year for year 7 to year 10 students where we report academic progress, attitude to learning and homework, percentage attendance and punctuality to school. The assessments will take place mid-year and at the end of the academic year. Students will be provided a rank and placed into sets from this data which reflects how GCSE grades are awarded. Set changes will only occur after the 2 assessment points and is based upon their performance in the assessment.
We want to show that students who work hard in all their subject areas make big improvements in their performance, therefore the top 10 students’ names are celebrated after this process is completed in assemblies, letters home and given various prizes for their hard work. We also celebrate the students who make the biggest progress as we feel that this is just as important, also receiving letters home, being celebrated in assemblies and receiving prizes.
There are 2 further points in the year where we will report attitude to learning and homework, attendance and punctuality to school.
Year 11
Year 11 students will sit 2 mock examinations in November and March. Students GCSE mock examination and prediction grades will be reported as well as attitude to learning, attitude to homework, percentage attendance and punctuality to school. The November mock examination grades will be used as a basis to make predictions when students are applying for further education, employment, or training. Students must prepare for mock examinations to maximise outcomes to secure their places at their chosen college or employer.