Milestone Assessments

Rank Order Assessments (ROAs)

Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs)

Assessment Hours

Who: KS3 and KS4 students.

Frequency: At the end of each half term.

Purpose: To assess knowledge using multiple-choice questions via ‘Gradecam’.

Feedback: Students get feedback on their current performance in each subject.

Subjects: The subjects assessed can vary based on curriculum needs.

Who: Only for KS3 students.

Content: Assesses knowledge and skills in all subjects.

Timing: Occurs at specific times during the school year.

Reports: Students receive detailed reports showing:

• Rank in each subject.

• Overall performance compared to the year group.

• Areas of strength and improvement.

Goal: To provide targeted feedback to help students and parents support learning and address any gaps.

Who: KS4 and KS5 students.

Content: Assesses knowledge and skills in all KS4 subjects, mimicking the final exams in Year 11.

Timing: Occurs at specific times during the school year.

Reports: Students receive comprehensive reports with:

• Grades for each subject.

• Detailed feedback on strengths and areas needing improvement.

Goal: To give students and parents specific information to support learning and close gaps.

Who: Only for KS5 students.

Content: Assesses knowledge and skills in all KS5 subjects.

Timing: Occurs at strategic points throughout the year.

Feedback: Students receive a percentage score and sometimes an A-level equivalent grade, along with targeted support from teachers to address any knowledge gaps.

Milestone Assessments

Rank Order Assessments (ROAs)

Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs)

Assessment Hours

Who: KS3 and KS4 students.

Frequency: At the end of each half term.

Purpose: To assess knowledge using multiple-choice questions via ‘Gradecam’.

Feedback: Students get feedback on their current performance in each subject.

Subjects: The subjects assessed can vary based on curriculum needs.

Who: Only for KS3 students.

Content: Assesses knowledge and skills in all subjects.

Timing: Occurs at specific times during the school year.

Reports: Students receive detailed reports showing:

• Rank in each subject.

• Overall performance compared to the year group.

• Areas of strength and improvement.

Goal: To provide targeted feedback to help students and parents support learning and address any gaps.

Who: KS4 and KS5 students.

Content: Assesses knowledge and skills in all KS4 subjects, mimicking the final exams in Year 11.

Timing: Occurs at specific times during the school year.

Reports: Students receive comprehensive reports with:

• Grades for each subject.

• Detailed feedback on strengths and areas needing improvement.

Goal: To give students and parents specific information to support learning and close gaps.

Who: Only for KS5 students.

Content: Assesses knowledge and skills in all KS5 subjects.

Timing: Occurs at strategic points throughout the year.

Feedback: Students receive a percentage score and sometimes an A-level equivalent grade, along with targeted support from teachers to address any knowledge gaps.