Students will be continually assessed by subject teachers through a mixture of low-stakes and longer assessments to allow both staff and students to gauge their progress and identify gaps in learning. Longer assessments will largely be run in line with the INOVA assessment calendar and will inform data reports. These take place twice per academic year.
GCSE Examinations
Most of the GCSE examinations take place during May and June of Y11. However, some subjects completed assessed work through NEA (non-exam assessment) and other practical work prior to this time. Students will be informed of the expectations and prepared thoroughly for this through subject teachers.
Pre Public Examinations (PPEs) - Formally known as Mock Exams
Examination procedures are strict and must be followed carefully. To ensure students are prepared for this, they will undergo various series of PPEs throughout key stage 4. During the summer term of Y10, students will sit a full series in the sports hall. These will be organised to mirror the terminal exams as closely as possible. This will allow students to familiarise themselves with the expectations and formalities of the process.
In Y11, students will sit further mock exams during the autumn and spring term.
Timetables for all PPEs and external examinations will be published to students in a timely manner through form tutors and Satchel One. Students will be given a personalised timetable for their terminal exams during the spring of Y11.
All examination timetables and seating plans are displayed on the exam notice board in the canteen.
All enquires regarding exams should be placed through the exams email:
exams@bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk
All enquiries relating to access arrangements should be made through the SEND email:
SEND@bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk
Revision
At Bradfield, we support students to develop active revision skills from Y7.
Through key stage 3, students develop these skills as part of the LORIC pledge, developing the ability to revise using knowledge organsiers, flashcards and mindmaps by the end of Y9.
In Y10, students complete a focused 'How to Revise' programme through tutor time at the beginning of the year. This allows for consolidation of skills already acquired and teaches further technqiues. Students are encouraged to identify and use their preferred techniques from this point.
Throughout key stage 4, students have dedicated revision time built in to tutor time each week. This is a mixture of independent revision and revision sessions taught by teaching staff.
There are some useful revision resources that we share with students shared below.