Assessment
ACADEMIC REPORT INFORMATION
What are the thresholds?
How are the baseline thresholds calculated?
The baseline threshold is generated from your child’s KS2 results and is based on how previous students, with the same attainment on entry, have achieved in in their subjects. This table explains how the KS3 thresholds link to KS2, KS4 and KS5:
The target threshold is the threshold above their baseline threshold. Of course, it is possible that a student will achieve above their target threshold, as this is based purely on attainment on entry, and is not subject to any modification regarding effort, absence or individual talent in a particular subject.
How do I know if my child is making good progress?
Effort grades are explained in the table below.
Key features
- Students are ranked according to their Effort Towards Learning. Academic performance does not contribute to student scores. These scores are turned into an overall average.
- Students engage with the matrices so they understand what we mean by exceptional Effort Towards Learning.
- Students are not in competition with each other; they are ranked against fixed thresholds. However, some students may enjoy the competitive element.
- Data is collected three times a year and reported to parents in December, April, and July.
- Rewards/support strategies are launched immediately after the data is collected.
- Rewards/support strategies are consistent so staff understand their roles, and students know what to expect if they improve or slip down the rankings.
