KS3 Assessment and Reporting

Assessment is a measure of a student’s individual and relative performance and is an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Its purpose is to ensure that the progress of all students is tracked and progress and attainment are clearly identified. The results of assessment are used to inform and improve our curriculum planning, target setting, track progress and make timely intervention. Assessment is used to encourage students, keep them and their parents informed and to help students, regardless of starting point, make the progress expected of them. At Weatherhead, we will always ensure that assessment gives reliable information about how each student in the school is performing, helps drive improvement for students and teachers and supports the school in keeping up with external best practice and innovation.

Curriculum Information and Parents’ Evenings

Year 7

03/10/24 – Year 7 Information Evening

21/11/24 – Year 7 Form Tutor Evening

03/04/25 – Year 7 Parents’ Evening

Year 8

20/03/25 – Year 8 Parents’ Evening

Year 9

23/01/25 – Year 9 Options Evening

30/01/25 – Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Assessment and Reporting Windows

Year 7	Autumn Term 1	–
	Autumn Term 2	Year 7 Progress Update
	Spring Term 1	–
	Spring Term 2	Year 7 Parents’ Evening
	Summer Term 1	KS3 End of Year Examinations
	Summer Term 2	KS3 End of Year Examinations \| Year 7 Reports Issued

Year 8	Autumn Term 1	Year 8 Progress Update
	Autumn Term 2	–
	Spring Term 1	–
	Spring Term 2	Year 8 Parents’ Evening
	Summer Term 1	Year 8 “Time to Shine” Challenge \| KS3 End of Year Examinations
	Summer Term 2	KS3 End of Year Examinations \| Year 8 Reports Issued

Year 9	Autumn Term 1	Year 9 Progress Update
	Autumn Term 2	–
	Spring Term 1	Year 9 Options Evening and Options Lessons \| Year 9 Parents’ Evening \| Year 9 Options Interviews
	Spring Term 2	English, Maths and Science Exam
	Summer Term 1	KS3 End of Year Examinations
	Summer Term 2	KS3 End of Year Examinations \| Year 9 Reports Issued

KS3 Progress Indicators

Progress Indicators are a holistic judgement made by teaching staff and are a reflection of teachers’ ongoing assessment and knowledge of individual students.

We have implemented a new system of Key Stage 3 assessment. Curriculum areas have identified the core knowledge and skills that all students need to be taught (Curriculum Related Expectations) and teaching staff have assessed students on how well they are meeting these expectations based on the work that has been completed so far.

The Progress Indicator shows how well a student is able to demonstrate the core knowledge and skills defined by the ‘Curriculum Related Expectations’.

Exceeding	The student demonstrates an enhanced interest in the subject and is mastering the knowledge, skills and understanding required to meet all of the ‘Curriculum Related Expectations’ and exceed some of them.
Secure	The student demonstrates competence in the knowledge, skills and understanding required to meet most of the ‘Curriculum Related Expectations’.
Developing	The student demonstrates competence in the knowledge, skills and understanding required to meet some of the ‘Curriculum Related Expectations’; however, the knowledge, skills and understanding in other ‘Curriculum Related Expectations’ are still developing.

KS3 Engagement with Learning Grades

The ‘Engagement with Learning Grade’ replaces and should not be compared with the effort grade of previous years. ‘Engagement with Learning’ is a holistic measure that takes into account more than just effort. It takes into account how well students demonstrate the four behaviours of resilience, respect, reach and reward in their learning.

A (Ambitious)	The student very frequently or always demonstrate the school’s values of ‘resilience’, ‘respect’, ‘reach’, and ‘reward’ in their learning. The student is thriving and has high aspirations to succeed. They always strive to improve their learning through determination and hard work in order to fulfil their potential.
B (Active)	The student often demonstrates the school’s values of ‘resilience’, ‘respect’, ‘reach’, and ‘reward’ in their learning. They are generally engaged and working well, showing commitment and motivation to succeed.
C (Passive)	The student occasionally demonstrates the school’s values of ‘resilience’, ‘respect’, ‘reach’, and ‘reward’ in their learning. They may not be applying a good level of effort and actively engaging with their learning.
D (Reluctant)	The student rarely or never demonstrates the school’s values of ‘resilience’, ‘respect’, ‘reach’, and ‘reward’ in their learning. They may appear disengaged and apathetic, and do not demonstrate good behaviour for learning.
L (Limited Evidence)	The student has not had sufficient opportunities to engage with learning in this subject, so an ‘Engagement with Learning’ grade cannot be issued.

If a student is graded as ‘Reluctant’ (D) at least one cause for concern will be listed. A cause for concern may be issued for a ‘Passive’ (C) grade.

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Looking for extra-curricular clubs to join?

For lunchtime and after school clubs, go to: weatherheadhigh.co.uk/extra-curricular-clubs

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How can I find out more about the curriculum?

If you want to find out more about the curriculum we are following, please email: [email protected]