Assessment, Marking & Feedback

Caldew School takes our responsibility for ensuring the quality and reliability of assessment very seriously. High quality assessment of students’ learning and progress is a fundamental aspect of the everyday function and purpose of the school

The Purpose of Assessment

Assessment is an essential part of any high quality curriculum and the information gained plays a crucial role in raising standards of learning and achievement. The primary purpose of assessment at Caldew School is to make students and teachers aware of how much progress is being made by individual students in each subject. This then allows departments and the school to accurately measure progress against the challenging targets that are set.

Throughout the year, there are key points where we share information about students and their progress. The documents below support that information.

 

Leaders have created a welcoming and supportive environment at this school. Pupils and students achieve well in their learning. They are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training.

Ofsted 2022

Pupils including students in the sixth form, are proud to attend Caldew School. They feel well supported, happy and safe in this welcoming community. There are high level of trust and respect between pupils, students and staff.

Ofsted 2022

Staff have high expectations for pupils’ and students’ behaviour and learning. Pupils and students behave well in lessons and around the school site. They are polite to each other and look out for others in the school.

Ofsted 2022

An effective programme of personal development has been created for pupils in key stages 3 and 4. This prepares pupils well for their future, giving them opportunities to have important discussions about healthy relationships, social and moral issues.

Ofsted 2022

There is a strong culture of safeguarding in place, with clear systems to record any concerns. Leaders keep safeguarding relevant to all members of the school community through regular updates, training, alerts and reminders.

Ofsted 2022