Each subject is divided up into specific areas and each area has a set of criteria. At each reporting stage students are assessed against the criteria and assigned an academic stage.
Key Stage 3:
FOUNDATION - you are currently finding it difficult to access this year's curriculum in this subject.
BEGINNING to acquire the knowledge and skills you need in order to meet this year's expectations
DEVELOPING your knowledge, understanding and skills in order to reach this year's expectations
SECURE IN your knowledge, understanding and skills and meeting this year's expectations
EXTENDING your knowledge, understanding and skills and going beyond this year's expectations
EXCELLING in your knowledge, understanding and skills and surpassing this year's expectations