Year 7

Students will be tracked on the following criteria each term:

• attitude to learning

• preparedness for learning

• behaviour for learning.

Additionally, we will report on progress from Spring term onwards. We will say whether a student’s learning disposition is classified as excellent, good, not there yet or a cause for concern against each of the criteria. Parents receive a periodic report during the Autumn and Spring terms and a full report in the Summer term. There is also an opportunity to meet subject teachers for an individual appointment during the Year 7 Parent Evenings. 

To help students and parents understand what we are looking for in an excellent learner, we have identified the following traits: 

To have an excellent attitude to learning, a student… 

• is motivated, committed and aspires to do their best 

• perseveres in their learning 

• responds positively to feedback 

To have excellent preparedness for learning, a student…

• arrives on time and ready to learn

• submits their work on time 

• brings the correct equipment to lessons

To have excellent behaviour for learning, a student… 

• collaborates constructively and generously 

• manages distractions and listens carefully 

• is respectful and kind 

• demonstrates interest and curiosity

To have made excellent progress, a student… 

• has improved significantly from their starting point

• has used feedback to reflect and improve

Year 8

Students in Year 8 will continue to be tracked in the way outlined for Year 7. At the end of Year 8, we will report on each student’s current grade in each subject (in line with GCSE flightpath) and give a target grade for the end of Year 9.