Year 10 GCSE TARGETS

GCSE/Vocational Targets  Aspirational Top 5%

Vocational Targets A* which means a Distinction * A which means a Distinction B which means a Merit C which means a Level 2 Pass Below a C which means a Level 1 Pass

GCSE Targets  This can be  A* AA BB CC DD EE FF GG

English and Maths  New Reformed GCSE First teaching 2015 First examined 2017 New exams More rigour More content Not equivalent to the old GCSE

New Grading System  Grades 1-9 used Grades 8 & 9 Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A Grade 6 is the equivalent of a high grade B

The New Benchmark Grade 5 is the equivalent of – Low Grade B – High Grade C Sats 4b

New Grading System Grade 4 is the equivalent of – Mid to Low Grade C Grade 3 is the equivalent of Grade D

New Grading System Grade 2 is the equivalent of Grade E & F Grade 1 is the equivalent of Grade G

Predictions Grade + – For example E+ or 2+ – Secure – With extra work may move onto the next grade

Predictions Grade – For example D or 7 – Secure

Predictions Grade - – For example D- or 7- – Very insecure – Without significant improvement, drop to the grade below