Data & Exams September 2017

30 days until next holiday!!

Results 2017 - 2018 Progress 8 should be positive Some excellent results this year Basics need improving ECDL & BTECs played a big role

Exams analysis Read examiners report What did students do well in? Where did they struggle? New exams – but same skills Exams analysis meetings this half-term

This year …. Every subject will count towards P8 Every student will count Year 10 only taking 8 subjects 100% exams in majority of subjects This year no ECDL, but good BTEC results will be pivotal!!

Internal exams 2017 - 18 Less exam sessions Year 7 & 8 – 1 exam session Years 9 – 11 – 2 exam sessions Rigorous internal assessment every half term when no exam

Preparation for exams Focus on students doing the work!! High expectations of all students at all times Exam technique in all lessons for all year groups Revision techniques in all lessons More intervention in school & with home

Internal exams

1st exams – w/b 30th October Year 11

Data drops 2017 - 18 Reduced number of data drops Data drops need to be quality assured by HOF/Senior Link Entering accurate data KS3 – 3 data drops KS4 (including Year 9) – 4 data drops

Targets 2017 - 18 Headlines % English & Maths 4 + 55% * Progress element targets will be set when we have final progress data Headlines % English & Maths 4 + 55% English & Maths 5 + 30% English 4 + 70% English 5 + 45% Maths 4+ 60% Maths 5 + 35%

KS3 Targets 2017 – 18 KS3 APS % on target % above target All 0.1 80% 30% Disadvantaged High disadvantaged 70% - High Boys