Page 6 - Student Assessment Guide Nov 19

Sixth Form

Students in Year 12 and 13 are working toward their Level 3 qualifications.

Grades issued are a Fine Grade Prediction of what we think they can achieve at the end of
Year 13 if they continue to engage well in their learning and make progress in line with national
expectation.
All A Level subjects are awarded letter grades and vocational subjects Pass, Merit, Distinction.
In November, Year 12 students are issued with Conduct and Effort grades only.
Grades are also Fine Graded in the Sixth Form for extra clarity, for example:

A1 A grade A but potential for an A* Student conduct, effort and progress is monitored
closely; intervention is put in place if needed to
A2 A solid grade A maximise progress and ensure that students are
supported to achieve their full potential.
A3 A weak A which without consistent
effort could drop to a B.