Assessment

Each student at Queen Elizabeth School sits three formal Assessment Points each academic year in Years 7 – 10, with Year 11 students sitting two before their public examinations in the summer.

During each assessment, students will be assessed on the topics they have been taught within each subject up to that point. Therefore, as students’ progress through the year and through the school, they should expect to be assessed on topics they have previously covered. Typically, assessments will comprise of 50 -75% of new content and 25% - 50% of previous topics studied. Please see below for an example:

 Grading of Assessment Points:

This grade indicates what they have achieved against what they have been taught so far. It is likely to change through the assessment points and years, based upon the additional content that students will have studied and then been assessed on. 

The grade is an indicative grade of what they may achieve at GCSE (9-1). This is based on what they would potentially achieve if they continue acquiring and demonstrating skills and knowledge at the current rate within the subject. For those subjects that are not a GCSE, a grade linked to that awarding body is given, for example Pass, Merit or Distinction. 

Following each assessment point:

A report is sent home giving students and parents an overview in terms of the grade and attitude to learning of the student for each subject. Teachers then work with students on the next steps to improve and adapt the curriculum as may be required to support student progression.

Assessments 2026-27

Note:

All assessments are held in exam conditions and conducted under the supervision of teachers or invigilators.