Reports & Grades
At least one full written report is provided for each student over the course of the academic year.
In addition to full reports, students also receive attainment grades on at least a termly basis and effort grades, which are awarded every half term.
We value strong relationships with our families and so encourage you to get in touch, pick up the phone, or come in to discuss academic progress at any point during the year.
Attainment Grades Descriptors for Years 7 - 9
| Attainment Grade | Descriptor (applies to the general standard during the preceding period) |
|---|---|
| Exceeding |
Demonstrating exceptional knowledge, skills and quality of work well beyond that expected for a student of this age. Work shows a comprehensive understanding of all key concepts, and the ability to apply them independently in different contexts with consistency, confidence, and creativity. |
| Mastering |
Demonstrating consistently excellent knowledge, skills and quality of work for a student of this age. Work shows a strong understanding of all key concepts, and the ability to apply them independently with confidence. |
| Securing |
Demonstrating good or very good knowledge, skills and quality of work for a student of this age. Work shows a secure understanding of most key concepts, and some evidence of the ability to apply them independently. |
| Developing |
Demonstrating reasonable knowledge, skills and quality of work for a student of this age. Work shows a developing understanding of most key concepts, but there may be some inconsistency in how these are applied. |
| Emerging |
Demonstrating limited or poor knowledge, skills and quality of work for a student of this age. Work may show some misconceptions or misunderstandings of key concepts. |
Attainment Grades for Years 10-13
Students in Year 10 and above receive two attainment grades. The first of these is a ‘currently working at grade’ whilst the second is a ‘forecast grade’.
Effort Grades
The School operates a system of effort grades which allows us to monitor each student’s approach to their learning.
Students in all year groups are graded as Excellent, Good, Adequate or Requires Improvement in the following two categories:
Attitude to learning
Attitude to learning reflects the extent to which a student:
· demonstrates a positive and engaged approach to their learning
· is motivated and tries their best
· is able to persevere, even when they find the work difficult
· is able to show resilience
· demonstrates a committed and focused approach to their studies.
We recognise that there are many ways in which students can demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, both during lessons and in the work which they produce.
Approach to tasks
Approach to tasks reflects the extent to which a student has consistently completed the tasks set either in class, or when appropriate for homework, to the best of their ability
Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 receive both an Approach to Classwork Tasks and an Approach to Homework Tasks effort grade.
When a student is graded as ‘requires improvement’ their teacher will provide a short comment identifying the particular area requiring focus. All students in the Sixth Form will receive a short, written comment regardless of the grade they have been awarded.