Welcome to the Year 10 Parents’ Information Evening Smestow School 2016-17

67.5% of students achieved five or more GCSEs at grade C or above 1125 GCSE Grades of C or above achieved by students 268 grade A or A* across all subjects 43 students had an average GCSE grade of B or above 14 students had an average of A and one student averaged A* 5 subjects had a 100% pass rate at C or above including Further Maths English Language/English Literature/Biology/ Chemistry and Physics had an A*-C pass rate of better than 90% 21 subjects had an average grade of C or above 16 subjects had an A*-C or equivalent pass rate in excess of 75% Congratulations!

25 out of the 27 subjects offered at Post 16 had 100% pass rate. 46% of A level grades achieved by students were at B or above 43/47 BTec level 3 grades were at Distinction or Distinction* All students who applied have had offers from university This is the third consecutive year we have improved our value added score Last year we had the best value added scores in the city and this year we have improved it again! Well Done Post 16!

Progress for All Progress 8 Score of +0.28 at Key Stage 4 69% of students achieved positive Progress 8 score 70% of subjects positive Progress 8 score Value Added Score of +0.04 at A level Progress for All

Progress for All Aspirational Attainment Progress 8 is based on estimated attainment Estimated attainment is what student of a similar ability range achieved in actual outcomes last year Estimated attainment equates to cumulative grade points over 10 subjects To get the expected progress target grade for a student we divide the cumulative estimated attainment by 10 Each grade is worth one point, for example a C grade being equal to 5 points As it is not possible to get a part of a grade we round up the score to the next whole number So a student on 4.6 average would have estimated attainment of 48.50 We divide 48.50 by 10 to give an average grade of 4.85 This is then rounded up to give a whole grade target of 5 Progress for All

Progress for All Target setting Targets are set for the end of year 11, not for the end of year 10 Targets are based on whole grades dependent upon what each course awards, e.g. new grade 1-9; legacy grade A*-G; vocational grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction Target grades are based on three factors; Prior attainment; the average score/level achieved at the end of KeyStage 2 Progress over time; whether they have made expected, good or outstanding progress in their time at Smestow Subject aptitude: in some subjects they are stronger and have more capacity to attain higher grades Students may therefore be given different target grades for different subjects Target grades may be reviewed upwards based on performance during the course Progress for All

Striving for Excellence Striving for excellence involves putting quality into everything you do. The dictionary definition of excellence is ‘to surpass’. Striving for excellence is when you are always looking at where you are and identifying what marginal gains you need to make. Last year we asked parents a series of key questions; 249 of you responded Striving for Excellence

Learning to Achieve Key Dates: 07/11/16: Learning Foci review week Learning to achieve is about working to develop the skills and habits to ensure all students can make progress and achieve their potential: Learning to achieve provides effective pastoral structures and systems that supports every individual students needs Key Dates: 07/11/16: Learning Foci review week 25/11/16: Skills Show at the NEC 23/03/17: Year 10 Parents’ Evening 27/03/17: Learning Foci review week 02/05/17: Mock exams begin 12/05/17: Mock exams end 25/05/17: Mock results day 18/07/17: Year 10 report to parents issued Learning to Achieve

TEAM Smestow with the student with the school Together Everyone Achieves More The partnership between school and home is a key to success. with the student Take an interest in what they have done Create space and time for learning at home Help with time management and organisation Support them in their homework with the school Support the school at parents events Let us know if something is going to affect your child Support the school discipline procedures Help us to maintain high attendance Help us to maintain high levels of punctuality Tell us if you are not happy about the way we have dealt with things TEAM Smestow Have you thought of becoming a member of our Local Governing Body?

How can you help? Attendance high Punctuality at a high level Over 93% to maintain potential Punctuality at a high level Prepared to work Right equipment Right attitude! Learning to learn Taking part in lessons Working independently Take risks in their learning Team working Enjoy and achieve Celebrate and reward success Curriculum Enhancement How can you help?