Assessment & Target Setting Overview
KS3 Assessment
The Academy has introduced a new assessment system for Key Stage 3, details can be found below.
2021_Parents Guide Key Stage 3 Assessment
KS4 Assessment
Assessment Grids for Each Subject
Target setting
We use Fischer Family Trust Aspire (FFT) to generate target and aspirational GCSE / A level grades at Key Stage 4 / Key Stage 5. All targets are end of Key Stage 4 / Key Stage 5 targets.
‘FFT Aspire is the UK’s leading education data analysis tool. It is used by over 13,500 schools, MATs, local authorities and academy chains’
- FFT 50 is used for our students’ target grades.
- FFT 20 is used for our students’ aspirational grade.
- FFT 50 is considered average difficulty, when compared to national outcomes.
- FFT 20 is considered high, when compared to national outcomes.
Updates
- Key Stage 3 targets have now been withdrawn as the Academy moves towards a new grading system (V, S, M, D) at Key Stage 3, where the aspiration for all students to become ‘secure’ or ‘very secure’ in their learning.
- Year 10 do not have target grades as this year group did not complete SATs at Key Stage 2 due to the Covid 19 pandemic
A guide to viewing student reports
