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Examinations, assessments, Key Stage tests and Performance Tables

The assessment process carried out within our education system is designed to encourage learning and evaluate the performance of both teachers and pupils.

Assessments are a vital part of the learning process and are compulsory at several levels of education. To find out more about the examinations and assessment that are relevant to you please use the links below.

Key Stages and the National Curriculum
including information on Key Stages and subjects studied
Key Stage Tests (Standard Assessment Tasks or SATs)
including information about these tests and when they take place
Key Stage Results - Performance Tables
including Key Stage 2 and GCSE / A-Level Results
Obtaining examination results and duplicate certificates
How to obtain examination results and duplicate certificates and a breakdown of awarding bodies
Baseline Assessment
The evaluation process of children entering into reception class
National Challenge
Increasing the number of pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at grades A* - C
The International Baccalaureate
Information about the International Baccalaureate Diploma