How do we track progress at KS3?

Research shows giving students their targets can give them a ceiling - we want all our students to achieve at the very highest level that they can. In our new system students will no longer be given a target range for each subject. Instead we will be reporting each term on the actual progress they have made in each subject against the knowledge and skills they have been taught.

How can I see further information on what the levels actually mean in each subject?

Through this website you can find the descriptors for every unit of work studied by your child in KS3. Simply click on the subject you want to see from the home page and find the relevant year and term. Click on the relevant document and it will give you the specific level of knowledge and skills. By using these with your children in class and providing you with this information we hope to inform you of the specific detail behind the level being reported to you and also to clearly show you what they need to do to improve further.

What if my child's progress changes throughout the year?

The reports will be sent to you 3 times per year. You may find that the level achieved by your child drops or increases between data drops. We expect to see this and see it as positive thing to identify areas where your child is excelling alongside those units where they require further support.