Pupils in a lesson at Elms Bank
Pupil in art lesson at Elms Bank

"Students have excellent relationships with adults and show kindness and respect towards each other. They say they feel safe, enjoy school and make good friends."

Ofsted, 2014

Pupil at Elms Bank

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Exam Results & Performance Data

Examination Report 2018-2019

We believe that assessment is an essential part of teaching and learning. Through accurate assessment, we are able to assess what students have learnt, how they have learnt and what their strengths and areas for development are. By monitoring, tracking and evaluating progress, we ensure that our teaching enables students to learn to their maximum potential.

At Key Stage Three students within Inspire and Explore, Thrive and SP Pathway are tracked according to National Curriculum Levels and PIVATS milestones within English, Mathematics and Independent Living and Science.  At Key Stage Four, all students that are able to access accreditation are tracked according to their progress towards completion of their qualification, some students may be tracked according to Key Stage Three methods to support analysis of progress and attainment.  

Pupils at Elms Bank are offered a range of qualifications which include:

  • English & Functional English - GCSE, Level 1 & Entry Level
  • Maths & Functional Maths – GCSE, Entry Level/Level 1/ Level 2
  • Science – Entry Level, Unit Award, BTEC Vocational Award
  • ICT - Level 1 BTEC & Entry Level, BTEC Vocational Award
  • PE - Level BTEC 1 & Entry Level
  • Art & Design – GCSE & Entry Level
  • Performing Arts – Level 1 & Arts Award Bronze/Silver
  • Product Design – GCSE, Level NCFE 1 & Entry Level, NCFE
  • Food Technology – GCSE, BTEC Level 1 & 2

At Elms Bank each portrait of year 11 cohort varies. As such we endeavor to assign all students to qualification flight paths that are both challenging but achievable. As such SIP target outcomes drill down to each pathways attainment. In light of this we do not expect to statistically compare year on year, furthermore in light of the qualification frameworks changes this has also had impact upon the achievement of our students as subject leaders have had to seek out alternative qualifications. 

Click here for the link to the Government site for School Performance Tables

Qualification Summary Key Stage Four – breakdown according to pathway SIP target - please click on the download for the information
Students levels of progress from end of key stage two - please click on the download for the information

 

Student Destinations

Year 11 students:-

100% of students stay on at Elms Bank College