KS3 Mathematics

Mr J Hagger - Curriculum Team Leader Maths

How is the course assessed?

Students will sit a baseline assessment when they arrive in Year 7. We then place students into one of three or four sets (depending on the student’s band). We set students by ability using the baseline assessment results, Key Stage 2 data and our professional judgement.

Throughout years 7-9 students will sit in-class assessments at a number of key points within the year. Assessments primarily cover topics learnt that term as well as revisiting topics learnt previously.

Sets are adjusted twice a year based on both assessment data and progress in lessons. We will always make set change decisions with the best interest of the student in mind, and so, we ask that you trust us when changes are made.

Pupils show excellent attitudes to learning./ There is a thirst for knowledge and an excitement about lessons.

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Parents, staff and pupils are overwhelmingly happy with the quality of education at school and rightly so. Inspectors judge that this is an outstanding place to learn.

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The curriculum is responsive to pupils’ interests and needs. They way in which it is organised helps to motivate pupils. The structure of the curriculum helps pupils to reach high standards.

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Leaders know their school well. They work relentlessly to make their school even better. They are highly effective in improving standards of provision.

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Allerton High is a harmonious community. Pupils show high levels of respect towards other pupils and with adults in school. Pupils actively support each other and celebrate differences.

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The school’s mission is to ‘enable young people to achieve success’. It does this outstandingly well.

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The headteacher is exceptional. Her leadership has transformed the school. Not only do pupils make phenomenal progress and reach high standards...

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Behaviour around the building is orderly and sensible. Within classrooms, behaviour is excellent.

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