Test, Exam & Assessment Results

Key Stage 3 Exam Results

The Key Stage 3 assessment system:

• Is built upon high expectations for all our pupils
• Is focused on developing the knowledge and skills needed for each of our pupils to be successful in the subjects they study
• Provides pupils with timely feedback and guidance so that they can further develop their learning
• Allows all pupils to experience success, by focusing on the progress they have made
• Allows teachers to quickly identify and plan support for those pupils making less than expected progress, whilst increasing the level of challenge for those pupils who are excelling in their learning

For key pieces of pupils’ work, assessments and for reporting to parents, four descriptors have been used which are: Advanced; Secure; Developing; and Foundation.

Key Stage 4 (end of secondary school) Results

Enclosed, you will discover performance data pertaining to the academy. Our advancement is visually presented in the subsequent tables:

96% of students stay in eduction or enter employed after finishing key stage 4 (after year 11, usually aged 16).

Key Stage 5 (16 to 18) Information

92.1% of students retained to the end of the core aim of their study programme.