Key Stage 3 (KS3)

Upon arrival at St Sampson's High School, students sit baseline tests in Maths, Reading, Writing, Spelling and Science. Students then complete these assessments at the end of each academic year (May/June) throughout KS3.

Year 10

Students complete end-of-year tests in May/June

Full details of assessments across all subjects can be viewed in our assessment plan.

Year 11

In October, Year 11 students undertake practice assessments. These guided assessments prepare students for formal mock examinations in January, ahead of their final GCSE exams in May and June.