Key Stage 4

Students will be set by ability in English, Mathematics, Science, RE/Citizenship.
Option groups will be mixed ability, where the opportunity arises subject leaders can organise setting by ability.

Although assessment data is primarily used to decide on the most appropriate grouping, a set of principles has been agreed in order to support the principle of inclusion:

  • Students with English as a second language may be placed in higher ability groups than data may indicate
  • Students receiving support from SEN may be better placed in slightly higher groups as they will be helped to access the level of work set
  • Students with particular behavioural difficulties may need to be separated from each other, or if underachieving may be well placed in a higher set in order to set more challenging learning targets
  • No student should change groups more than once in any academic year
  • Any set changes should be agreed with the Faculty director and  parents/carers should be informed

Casual admissions will be assessed for English and Mathematics 1 week before theyare put on roll. The Subject Leaders for English and Mathematics are responsible for setting and marking the assessments. Students will then be placed in appropriate groups for their ability, taking particular care where students have English as an additional language.