Assessment & Reporting
Reporting information will be used by the school in a variety of ways:
• We will follow a programme of moderation for all year groups.
• The SENCO and other leaders will use the information to measure the impact of any prior interventions and evaluate their success. SEND Pupil Plans and EHCPs will be updated. If a pupil is unable to access the curriculum, the school will follow statutory guidance. Parents will be informed on an individual basis.
• CAT scores (taken in Year 7) will be used to support teaching and learning and to identify inconsistencies in learning which might require additional support
• Faculty/subject leaders/SENCO and Key Stage Leaders along with SLT will analyse the data to identify next steps, plan interventions and make adjustments to the curriculum;
• Heads of Faculty/Subject/Key Stage will be responsible for reporting to SLT and putting in place actions in relation to the evaluation of pupils' progress within the cohort;
• The school will share information with the Local Authority and MAT as required.
Reporting calendar
• For Years 8, 9 and 10 there will be one Parent and Carer Consultation evening – these can be seen on the school's website.
• In Year 7 there will be an additional “settling in” Parent Consultation evening with Tutors during the first term.
• In Year 11 there will be an additional final (short) report following the second round of mocks in the spring term, followed by an additional Parent and Carers Consultation evening.
• Year 9 will also have a Curriculum evening where Parents and Carers can discuss progress
• The school will use FFT data to set target grades.
• These will be the bases from which attainment levels will be ascertained.
Measuring Attitude to Learning and Attainment
Year | Attitude to learning | Current Attainment | Aspirational Target |
7-9 |
4 = Excellent attitude to learning 3 = Good attitude to learning 2 = Inconsistent attitude to learning 1= Below expected attitude to learning
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Based on a percentage indicating the average performance in assessments: 70%+ 50 – 69% 20 – 49% <20% |
Target GCSE grade range, based on FFT20 estimates: Following each assessment pupils will be measured against their flight path: above target, on target or below target. 7-9 5-6 3-4 1-2 |
10-11 |
GCSE fine grades, e.g. 5.2– Emerging grade 5 5.5– Developing grade 5 5.8– Secure grade 5 |
Target GCSE Grades 9-1, based on FFT20 estimates |
Explanation of Attitude to Learning levels (ATL)
The best fit for a pupils’ overall attitude to learning will be used from the following grade descriptors:
Grade | 1 Below Expected ATL |
2 Inconsistent ATL |
3 Meets Expected ATL |
4 Exceeds Expected ATL |
Ready to learn | Rarely on time. Rarely has equipment, kit or ingredients. | Is sometimes on time but can forget equipment, kit or ingredients | On time. Has equipment, kit or ingredients. Settles into the retrieval activity in a timely manner. | Excellent organisational skills, shows independence and often leads their learning. |
Respectful in Lessons | Rarely focusses on their work. Doesn’t respect others' rights to a disruption free learning environment. | Can sometimes become distracted and can disrupt the learning environment. | Focusses on their work and allows others to learn. | Helps others in their learning and is never off-task or disruptive. |
Effort - the most important measure | Reluctant to attempt activities, especially if challenging. Often gives up on tasks, lacks resilience. | Sometimes attempts activities but lacks resilience and gives up when things get challenging. | Follows teacher’s guidance to tackle challenging activities and shows resilience when they are stuck. | Demonstrate independence and leadership in their learning. Embrace new challenges, demonstrated resilience even when they get stuck |
GCSE Assessment Information
To view the comparison of new GCSE 9-1 grade system with old system please click here.
Please click the link below to view the subject grade descriptors for GCSE’s grades 9-1
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grade-descriptors-for-gcses-graded-9-to-1