Bands & grades in years 7 to 9

Key Stage 3 grades

For the purpose of tracking progress, all pupils in Year 7, 8 and 9 are allocated a Claremont grade on the scale of A* to E - this system of 6 bands is determined by Key Stage 2 levels alongside other test data. 

Year 7 - 7A*, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E                    

Year 8 - 8A*, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E

Year 9 - 9A*, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E

Progress in subjects is reported at three keys points in the year i.e. Prediction check 1, 2 and 3 - these assessments are based on predictions e.g. based on the work and progress so far, is an individual making the steps needed to achieve an e.g. 7B at the end of Year 7.  We use the Prediction checks levels to monitor progress in relation to the pupil targets, tracking individual pupil progress and set up interventions where appropriate.

subject details ks3

Subject information in the form of Subject Band Descriptors describe the attributes / skills / knowledge associated with each band.