At KS3 students are assessed within bands that reflect their fulfilment of the current curriculum. The table below explains each band with a description of how it can link to pupil attainment at GCSE.
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 Yr11. If a student remains at the same attainment band throughout KS3, 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 SATS, or Cognitive Abilities Tests (CATs), where this has not been possible. We measure progress of students by comparing their assessment bands to their target bands.
In Yr09, we introduce the use of GCSE 9-1 grading for English, Maths and Science to help students transition
Key Stage 4
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.
Key Stage 5:
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.
