Assessment

We are committed to providing opportunities to assess the progress of our students against their peers nationally.

Our ASSESSMENT VISION...

is inclusive

•Students are prepared for assessments in both formation time and lessons •Students of all abilities are given the opportunity to demonstrate their learning •A range of assessments, both internal and external, are used to allow students to demonstrate their progress •Assessments are closely linked to curriculum, testing the key knowledge identified •Assessment is regular, both formative and summative, to allow staff to build up complete understanding of student progress and learning •Assessments are scaffolded or tiered where necessary to ensure they are accessible for students •Feedback is provided in a range of ways in response to student needs and to support staff workload

drives excellence

•All students, no matter of ability or circumstance, are exposed to assessment materials that allow them to demonstrate mastery of a subject area •Assessment is challenging and aspirational for students •ASPIRE assessments are cumulative and allow students to demonstrate their learning over time and their mastery of a subject or topic •Assessment tests a range of elements, including knowledge, skills and extended writing •Quality Feedback is in line with school expectations and allows all students to reach their potential through support from staff

provides opportunity

•Students are given an opportunity to demonstrate their progress against their own targets as well their peers in classes, their year group and their peers nationally •Assessment is timely and planned to ensure it takes place at the most opportune time for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills •Assessment provide opportunity for students to act in response to feedback from staff to address misconceptions and improve practise •Students are provided with opportunities to develop their independence through the completion of regular assessment