Assessment at Boldon School supports the teaching of the curriculum and facilitates students to embed their knowledge, skills and understanding within each subject area. In Years 7 – 9, data is collected twice throughout the year and is based on holistic work produced throughout curriculum delivery. In Year 10, students begin to prepare for formal examinations and will access assessments most appropriate to each subject area across two data collection points. Year 11 students are well prepared for formal examinations throughout KS4 with the facilitation of mock exams and a further two assessment opportunities. Parents/carers receive reports twice throughout each academic year, providing information on achievement and progress, attitude towards learning and homework. There is also the opportunity to meet with individual class teachers during Parents’ Evenings.
- At KS3, students are targeted and assessed at 4 different pathways – Acquiring, Developing, Securing and Mastering. Criteria related to each pathway is specific for each subject, reflecting the National Curriculum expectations. For further information regarding each pathway, please see the individual subject descriptions below.
- At KS4, students are targeted and assessed using GCSE and Vocational grading systems (i.e. 1-9, L2 Pass / Merit / Distinction etc). Expectations required to meet these grades can be found below. Further information, regarding subject specific content needed to achieve particular grades, will be discussed regularly with students in lessons and with parents/carers at Parents’ Evenings.