Age 7 to 8

Age 8 to 9

Age 9 to 10

Age 10 to 11

Programme

Our KS2 programme is comprehensively designed to build a strong foundation for a smooth transition from primary onto secondary (KS3).

We use highly differentiated series of graded resources proven to raise children's attainment. Based on ability, rather than age, the resources challenge children to do more complex problems involving logical thinking and to apply knowledge introduced previously.

KS2 School Assessments and SATs

Pupils are assessed at the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) in English reading; English writing; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; mathematics and science.

Pupils take National Curriculum tests (commonly referred to as SATs) in English spelling, punctuation and grammar (including vocabulary); English reading; and mathematics (arithmetic & mathematical reasoning). As there is no test for English writing, this will be reported as a teacher assessment judgement. Pupils also receive teacher assessment judgements for English reading, mathematics and science.

Age 11 to 12

Age 12 to 13

Age 13 to 14

Programme

The revised curriculum puts extra emphasis in KS3 subjects for developing students’ abilities and proficiencies in core areas, otherwise tackling the new 9-1 GCSE standards will become harder.

Our in-depth coverage of KS3 materials by looking at topics from more than one angle with a vision to gain deeper understanding has helped students of different learning styles get the insights and gain confidence in their abilities.

KS3 School Assessments and SATs

At the end of Key Stage 3 (usually end of Year 9), pupils are only assessed by their teachers in all subjects.

Assessment at Key Stage 3 has changed following the Department for Education’s removal of assessment by National Curriculum Levels from September 2015. Schools now set their own systems for assessment.

Age 14 to 15

Age 15 to 16

Programme

During Key Stage 4, most students work towards national qualifications – usually GCSEs. The GCSE qualifications are undergoing changes to make them more challenging and better prepare students for further education and their careers.

Our approach to making sure each student understands the topics studied from the ground-up promotes critical thinking and develops the ability to solve complex problems which ensures their success in the GCSE exams and builds a strong foundation for A levels and beyond.

KS4 School Assessments and GCSEs

Most children take GCSEs or other national qualifications at the end of Key Stage 4.

In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) teachers assess pupils’ work to predict how well they might do in GCSE exams. The final measure of their attainment in Key Stage 4 is their actual GCSE results, published after they finish Year 11.