Now that students have chosen their subjects to be examined at the end of Year 11 (maths, English language, English literature, double or triple science and four option courses) their targets and assessments are firmly focussed on excellent performance for the end of Year 11.
We also remain committed to giving you access to rich, regular and personalised infromation to help you support your child's learning during this crucial period. We do this through a wide range of activities, tools and people, each of which are detailed on our Assessment & Reporting Overview page.
Agreed Personal Targets
We are always happy to discuss whether students targets are appropriate and how best to support students in reaching them. Please don't hesitate to contact your child's tutor, teachers or Head of House. You can find all staff contact details here on the website at www.tgschool.net/staff
Year 10 students in the spring term will set an Agreed Personal Target. This is a new process for 2024/25 and students will have the term to discuss an appropriate target with their tutor, teachers and families.
This target will provide appropriate scope for students to reach a level of performance which they can be proud of. For some students this agreed target may be the same as their predicted grade, for others it may be higher than their predicted grade.
This will be supported by events such as the subject teacher evening on Thursday 30 January, where there will also be time to attend a brief presentation and Q&A with staff in the main hall.
Professional Predicted Grades
These are teacher judgements based on assessments and work completed up to the date the predictions are made. They also consider students attendance and approach to learning. If students continue to progress and perform at this level it is the grade that they are most likely to achieve at the end of year 11.
Year 10 and Year 11 Mock Examinations
In addition to our usual support we also provide key mock examinations to develop student confidence and inform next steps in our teaching and their preparation for final exams.
These exams are closely modelled on the final exam papers which students will face at the end of Year 11. They are completed in the exam hall, at exam desks, with invigilators. For these to be of most benefit students should approach them as they would do their final exams by revising as instructed by their teachers and following healthy routines. Being well prepared with exam equipment and arriving promptly also helps students gain confidence.
In the lead up to each of these exam periods we provide parent information evenings where we provide advice on revision and support, and answer any questions parents may have. Exam timetables are provided a few weeks before each period to help students and parents plan their revision.
| Year 10 Mock Exams |
Week commencing 9 June 2025 for 3 weeks |
| Year 11 Mock Exams |
Week commencing 13 January 2025 for 3 weeks |
Internally Assessed Work and Vocational Exams
Students who have chosen to study vocational qualifications such as health & social care, media, engineering, BTEC sport or IT will also have important assignments to complete throughtout their course, as well as written or online exams. Deadlines and exam dates for theses assessments will be shared with students by subject teachers.
Examination Grades
The table below demonstrates how old GCSE grades compare to new GCSE grades and vocational subjects.
