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Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:29 pm
by misspiggy
Hi,
I'm just curious to know whether my sons maths SAT's results will be used for tier/grouping purposes at JHGS or will they do a seperate assessment when they start?

Any advice welcome :)

Many thanks!

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:42 pm
by scary mum
I don't know about JHGS (but always willing to offer an opinion :D ), but most of the Bucks grammar schools don't stream for anything in year 7. Some stream in year 8 for maths. I'm sure someone who actually knows the answer will be along soon.

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:58 pm
by misspiggy
Thank you for your response scary mum, your opinion is always welcomed and valued by me. :)

With kindest regards

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:18 pm
by andyb
Don't know about JHGS but RGS definitely don't - boys are not set for Maths until Y8 by which time the school has a good idea of their strengths and weaknesses. In fact, many schools (grammars and uppers) disregard SATs results completely as they know that the primaries do nothing but train their pupils for the tests from about Christmas onwards. Unfortunately BCC still see them as essential for determining whether a child is suitable for 12+ testing :evil: .

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:27 pm
by moon
JHGS set for maths only from Yr 8.
moon

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:31 pm
by misspiggy
Thank you all :D

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:05 pm
by Guest55
andyb - you are incorrect - all schools have to take note of KS2 tests as they will be judged on progress from them!

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:58 pm
by andyb
Guest55 wrote:andyb - you are incorrect - all schools have to take note of KS2 tests as they will be judged on progress from them!
Apologies, you are right, of course :) . My comment was intended to reflect the initial question regarding SATs results and setting in Y7.

Re: Will Maths SATS results be used at JHGS for grouping?

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:44 pm
by Cargogirl
WHS set for Maths early in Year 7!