Reports

New GCSE Grade structure

What do End of GCSE Targets mean at Key Stage 3?

On a Key Stage 3 report students receive an end of GCSE target for each subject. This is a GCSE grade 9-1 and is based upon their Key Stage 2 attainment. A rough guide to this is displayed in the table below.

What do the fine grades mean at Key Stage 4 and 5?

At Key Stage 4 and 5 an end of course prediction is given by the class teacher. This is based upon the student continuing to work as they are at the moment. These grades are fine grades and indicate how strong a grade the student is likely to achieve.

For Example:

5-: the teacher believes the student could achieve a low grade 5.

5 : the teacher believes the student will achieve a middle grade 5.

5+: the teacher believes the student will achieve a high grade 5.

If a student exceeds their target at any time throughout KS3 or KS4, their target is automatically increased.

Attitude to Learning

Students also receive an attitude to learning grade from A to E (A being the highest, E the lowest) input by class teachers at each data collection.

Key:

A – Outstanding effort, better than expected progress is being made this year.

B – Good effort, therefore good progress is being made this year.

C- Attitude is no concern but more effort could be made.

D –There is a concern, if this continues it will impact on progress.

E – Serious concern significantly impacting on progress.