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FOUR & FIVE
A student that is SECURING the current curriculum is NOT working at a Grade 4 or 5, but shows the potential at this stage to achieve a Grade 4 or 5 by the end of Year 11. If a student remains at the same attainment band throughout KS3KS3Key Stage 3 (KS3) refers to the first three years of secondary education in England and Wales, typically covering Years 7, 8, and 9, for pupils aged 11 to 14. It lays the foundation for more advanced learning at Key Stage 4 (KS4), where students typically study for their GCSEs., they are still making progress as the curriculum is getting progressively harder. A student’s attainment can go up or down within a year depending on their ability to fulfil the curriculum as it becomes more complex and topics change.
All students are given target bands for each subject based on their KS2 SATSKS2 SATS Year 6 pupils in England will soon be taking the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, which are often referred to as SATs. The assessments are used to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils are being supported in the best way possible as they move into secondary school.
or CATsCATs CATs are assessments used by schools, particularly in the UK, to evaluate a student's cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and aptitude in different subjects. tests. In addition to this, students must complete an entry project which is focused on assessing a number of skills and a completing a creative brief. Each year we admit students who have passed the Kent 11+Kent 11+ What is the Kent Test? The Kent Test is an 11 plus exam used by grammar schools in Kent. All of the grammar schools within the Kent County Council area use the Kent Test. This means that your child will only need to take the test once, regardless of how many grammar schools in Kent they're applying to. , where this has not been possible. We measure progress of students by comparing their assessment bands to their target bands.
In Year 9, we introduce the use of GCSE 9-1 grading for English, Maths and Science to help students transition.
In KS4, all students are assessed against GCSE (or equivalent) criteria. We use fine grading (+ and -) to indicate whether at student is attaining at the higher or lower end of the grade respectively.
Minimum Expected Grades (MEGs) are set based on national averages for students with similar results at KS2, and reflect the lowest grade a student should be working towards in each subject. Target Grades (TGTs) are aspirational and are therefore enhanced with a greater level of challenge.
In KS5, all students are assessed against A Level (or equivalent) criteria. We use fine grading (+ and -) to indicate whether at student is attaining at the higher or lower end of the grade respectively.
Minimum Expected Grades (MEGs) are set based on national averages for students with similar results at GCSE, and reflect the lowest grade a student should be working towards in each subject. Target Grades (TGTs) are aspirational and are therefore enhanced with a greater level of challenge.
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CONTACTS
Exams Contact
exams@nsfg.org.uk
Assessment Enquiries
j.dowden@nsfg.org.uk
