Assessment

The assessment of students’ learning and progress is central to effective teaching and learning.

The purpose of this assessment is:

To provide teachers, students and parents/carers with a continuous record of progress at Key Stages 3 and 4
To provide students with useful information regarding the success of their learning and to help them identify strengths and weaknesses and identify strategies for improvement
To motivate students by providing them with short and long-term targets
To provide teachers with useful information about their own effectiveness and so inform their planning
Through the reporting system, provide parents/carers with a clear picture of their child’s progress and achievements, identifying strengths and weaknesses and setting targets for development.

Attitudes and Habits

The attitudes and habits of each student are reviewed in each subject on a termly basis. Please view the Attitudes and Habits guide for more information.

Useful Information & Resources

The Assessment Process

The assessing of students is an ongoing process and gathers evidence from a variety of sources:

Classroom observation
Written work in the classroom
Preparation, Practice & Retrieval
School tests and assessments
Predictions based upon prior attainment
External examination including GCSE/BTEC/GCE examinations

KS3 Foundation Stages Reference Guides

For information on your child’s foundation stage please view the below documents: