1. Welcome to the Year 10 Parents’ Information Evening
Smestow School

2. 67.5% of students achieved five or more GCSEs at grade C or above
1125 GCSE Grades of C or above achieved by students
268 grade A or A* across all subjects
43 students had an average GCSE grade of B or above
14 students had an average of A and one student averaged A*
5 subjects had a 100% pass rate at C or above including Further Maths
English Language/English Literature/Biology/ Chemistry and Physics had an A*-C pass rate of better than 90%
21 subjects had an average grade of C or above
16 subjects had an A*-C or equivalent pass rate in excess of 75%
Congratulations!

3. 25 out of the 27 subjects offered at Post 16 had 100% pass rate.
46% of A level grades achieved by students were at B or above
43/47 BTec level 3 grades were at Distinction or Distinction*
All students who applied have had offers from university
This is the third consecutive year we have improved our value added score
Last year we had the best value added scores in the city and this year we have improved it again!
Well Done Post 16!

4. Progress for All Progress 8 Score of +0.28 at Key Stage 4
69% of students achieved positive Progress 8 score
70% of subjects positive Progress 8 score
Value Added Score of at A level
Progress for All

5. Progress for All Aspirational Attainment
Progress 8 is based on estimated attainment
Estimated attainment is what student of a similar ability range achieved in actual outcomes last year
Estimated attainment equates to cumulative grade points over 10 subjects
To get the expected progress target grade for a student we divide the cumulative estimated attainment by 10
Each grade is worth one point, for example a C grade being equal to 5 points
As it is not possible to get a part of a grade we round up the score to the next whole number
So a student on 4.6 average would have estimated attainment of 48.50
We divide by 10 to give an average grade of 4.85
This is then rounded up to give a whole grade target of 5
Progress for All

6. Progress for All Target setting
Targets are set for the end of year 11, not for the end of year 10
Targets are based on whole grades dependent upon what each course awards, e.g. new grade 1-9; legacy grade A*-G; vocational grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction
Target grades are based on three factors;
Prior attainment; the average score/level achieved at the end of KeyStage 2
Progress over time; whether they have made expected, good or outstanding progress in their time at Smestow
Subject aptitude: in some subjects they are stronger and have more capacity to attain higher grades
Students may therefore be given different target grades for different subjects
Target grades may be reviewed upwards based on performance during the course
Progress for All

7. Striving for Excellence
Striving for excellence involves putting quality into everything you do. The dictionary definition of excellence is ‘to surpass’.
Striving for excellence is when you are always looking at where you are and identifying what marginal gains you need to make.
Last year we asked parents a series of key questions; 249 of you responded
Striving for Excellence

8. Learning to Achieve Key Dates: 07/11/16: Learning Foci review week
Learning to achieve is about working to develop the skills and habits to ensure all students can make progress and achieve their potential:
Learning to achieve provides effective pastoral structures and systems that supports every individual students needs
Key Dates:
07/11/16: Learning Foci review week
25/11/16: Skills Show at the NEC
23/03/17: Year 10 Parents’ Evening
27/03/17: Learning Foci review week
02/05/17: Mock exams begin
12/05/17: Mock exams end
25/05/17: Mock results day
18/07/17: Year 10 report to parents issued
Learning to Achieve

9. TEAM Smestow with the student with the school
Together Everyone Achieves More
The partnership between school and home is a key to success.
with the student
Take an interest in what they have done
Create space and time for learning at home
Help with time management and organisation
Support them in their homework
with the school
Support the school at parents events
Let us know if something is going to affect your child
Support the school discipline procedures
Help us to maintain high attendance
Help us to maintain high levels of punctuality
Tell us if you are not happy about the way we have dealt with things
TEAM Smestow
Have you thought of becoming a member of our Local Governing Body?

10. How can you help? Attendance high Punctuality at a high level
Over 93% to maintain potential
Punctuality at a high level
Prepared to work
Right equipment
Right attitude!
Learning to learn
Taking part in lessons
Working independently
Take risks in their learning
Team working
Enjoy and achieve
Celebrate and reward success
Curriculum Enhancement
How can you help?