Topic content in assessments
To support students, parents and carers with revision for assessments, we have provided information for each subject below on what will be the topic areas of the next assessments to take place in December 2024. These will inform student's KPI1 assessments, with reports available on MCAS in December 2024.
Each subject in Years 7, 8 and 9 will report a % achieved in each assessment. This is recorded on the reports available on MCAS. In Years 10, 11 and 13, subjects will report a predicted grade that teachers estimate that a student will achieve at the end of the course from mock exams.
Along with this is an 'ATL' (attitude to learning) grade with 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.
Click each subject section below to discover the topics that will be assessed and the supporting resources for students for these assessments.
Key dates
Assessment windows | Reports available on MCAS | |
Years 7, 8 and 9 |
KPI1: Mon 24th October until Fri 22nd November KPI2: Mon 2nd June to Weds 25th June
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December 2024
July 2025 |
Year 10 |
KPI1: Mon 14th October until Fri 15th October KPI2: Mon 3rd February until Weds 5th March KPI3 (Mocks): Mon 2nd June until Fri 27th June |
November 2024
March 2025
July 2025 |
Years 11 and 13 |
KPI1 (Mocks): Mon 11th November until Weds 27th November KPI2 (Mocks): Weds 26th February until Fri 14th March |
November 2024
March 2025 |
What will I find on my child's report?
Years 7, 8 and 9
At each KPI, we collect and report on:
- % achieved in each subject
- The % achieved by similar students (the similar student average)
- The average % achieved by all students in that subject within the year group
- An Attitude to Learning score between 5 (High) and 1 (Low)
Years 10, 11 and 13
At each KPI, we collect and report on:
- Predicted grade for each subject
- The target grade for each subject (if available)
- An Attitude to Learning score between 5 (High) and 1 (Low)
KPI1 October and November 2024
Topic content for each year group and each subject is published below, alongside some useful external weblinks and resources. We also have a dedicated Year 11 and 13 revision and support webpage available here.
Year 7
Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey; Ancient Greeks; The Epic of Gilgamesh |
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize |
Maths |
Place value – integers Place value - decimals Addition & subtraction Directed numbers Averages Addition & subtraction Perimeter |
· Rounding · Ordering · Rounding-significant-figures · Addition |
Science |
7.1 Energy 7.2 Forces 7.3 Discovery of the Atom |
Seneca Class Code: rfgbatgusf Student Invite: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/rfgbatgusf Year 7 KPI Revision Assignment: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/rfgbatgusf/assignments/assignment/fc461732-7685-4d7a-85df-e51fa42485d3 |
History |
History Basics Questions historians ask Chronology of Roman Empire Events of the Roman Empire Sources: observations and inferences Pax Romana Fall of Rome |
The Romans - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome (ducksters.com) 5 Reasons Rome Fell | Twinkl Wiki - Twinkl History basics (time periods, dates etc.) Historical chronology explained - History Skills |
Geography |
Foundations of geography part 1 and 2 |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
French |
Core sounds and language for greetings and managing routine exchanges for learning in the French classroom; simple descriptions and questions using "to be" and "to have"
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Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Art |
Mark Making |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Computing |
eSafety |
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Food & Nutrition |
Hazards, Risk & Equipment Basic Food Hygiene |
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on melody |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Performing Arts |
Performance Skills |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Physical Education |
Netball for the girls Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Philosophy of religion, including qualities of God and creation. Interpreting Genesis 1:1 Creation and Christianity Similarities/difference between Christians and their beliefs Interpreting scholarship |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Curriculum for Life |
Transition Be able to describe what is meant by the term mental health Social media and mental health Recognising and preventing bullying A balanced diet |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 8
Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oliver Twist Rhetoric |
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - plot summary - BBC Bitesize English KS2: Oliver Twist - Episode 1 - BBC Teach |
Maths |
Negative numbers Primes & powers Numerical reasoning |
Negatives-multiplication-and-division Negatives-addition-and-subtraction Lcm-and-hcf-using-product-of-primes
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Science |
8.1 Acids and Bases 8.2 Chemical Reactions 8.3 Energy |
Seneca Class code: zkkbar73fr Student invite: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/zkkbar73fr Year 8 KPI1 Physics Revision Assignment: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/zkkbar73fr/assignments/assignment/90f53a91-0ad8-40af-ae75-df8a6afa3b9b Final revision: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/zkkbar73fr/assignments/assignment/1a5fcadd-d3b5-4e7c-9bdc-aa1560350a8a |
History |
Basics Questions historians ask Chronology: Which event came first Historical knowledge (concepts/places/ideas) Sources: Observation and inference (Henry VIII and Elizabeth I) Tudor England Interpretations: Henry VIII |
The Tudors - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize
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Geography |
Sustainability and development |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
French |
Core sounds and language for descriptions revisited, describing people and facts, using large numbers, the nominal group, and verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense - Cameo of Victor Hugo and Les Misérables. |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Art |
8.1 Text and Message |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Computing |
Networks |
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Food & Nutrition |
Energy & Energy Expenditure Intro to Macronutrients |
Food energy - Nutrition, digestion and excretion - KS3 Biology - BBC Bitesize Fat - Macronutrients – CCEA - GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on harmony |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Performing Arts |
Drama and Dance Skills and Techniques |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Physical Education |
· Netball for the girls · Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Judaism and the caracter of God – Khessed. Core concepts: Key figures/concepts/covenants Extended responses on Genealogy and Covenants Philosophy and recapping Y7 Extended responses on schoarlship centred on key figures in Judaism |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Curriculum for Life |
Emotions Self esteem and confidence Worry Mindfulness examples Challenging appearance ideals |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 9
Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oliver Twist Rhetoric Animal Farm Romantics and Revolutionary Poets The Gothic |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Maths |
Primes, HCF, LCM Indices Standard Form |
Lcm-and-hcf-using-product-of-primes
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Science |
P1 Energy C1 Atomic Model |
Seneca Class code: dss0rqf84i Student Invite: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/dss0rqf84i Chemistry revision Assignment https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/dss0rqf84i/assignments/assignment/a433074f-0548-46b3-9ce9-00a50bf41571 Physics Revision Assignment Year 7 and 8 revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/dss0rqf84i/assignments/assignment/6dc0a567-123d-4cd6-9346-a41e19fb9dd4 |
History |
Basics – across KS3 Chronology – across KS3 Historical Knowledge – naming historical events/ideas Source: Enlightenment (observations and inferences [industrial revolution and political revolutions]) Age of Revolutions: Changes to society. |
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Geography |
Rivers and globalisation |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
French |
Core sounds review and language to speak about what I and others are like, do, enjoy and plan on doing, using opinion adjectives, and a range of core and modal verbs in the present tense. Dieppe festival, Senegal - Cameo of Malheurs de Sophie and Poil de Carotte. |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Art |
9.1 Surrealism and Juxtaposition |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Computing |
High Level Programming |
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Food & Nutrition |
Macronutrients and their functions |
Fat - Macronutrients – CCEA - GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize |
Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on texture |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Performing Arts |
Devising Performance Theatre Styles |
Stimulus, initial response and ideas - Creating a portfolio or devising log - AQA - GCSE Drama Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize |
Physical Education |
· Netball for the girls · Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Philosophy recaps from Y7/8 The Trinity and John 1:1 Atheism Judaism Islam Islamic scholarship Extended responses: significance of Abraham and Al Ghazali |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Curriculum for Life |
Achieving Balance Coping strategies Unhelpful thoughts and self care Growth ad fixed mindset Media messages
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Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 10
Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
English |
Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology (London, Ozymandias, The Prelude, My Last Duchess, Charge of the Light Brigade) Creative writing |
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Maths |
Fractions & percentages Probability Indices Surds |
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/ https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.php
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Science |
P1 Energy C1 Atomic Structure B1 Cell Biology P3 Particle Model B2 Organisation C2 Structure and Bonding |
Seneca Class code: 41c4hfp9lt Chemistry revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/41c4hfp9lt/assignments/assignment/88d71af5-4d7d-476f-a798-5ffc8554aabe Biology revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/41c4hfp9lt/assignments/assignment/093ac07d-d25c-436f-a235-79038e0f11ca Physics Revision https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/class/41c4hfp9lt/assignments/assignment/926e3bf4-d5f4-4b16-904b-1a83d76679e9 |
History |
League of Nations Sources Treaty of Versailles |
The Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War One - BBC Bitesize |
Geography |
The Living World |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
French |
Module 1 Who am I? - talking about friends and family; making arrangements to go out; talking about life when you were younger; discussing role models
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Art |
Foundation Project – Natural Forms & Formal Elements |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Enterprise & Marketing |
Market Research |
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IMedia |
Revision on Pre-Production Documentation |
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Sport Studies |
R186 – Types of the media (Topic area 1) and R185 (Practical performance) |
Coursework for R186 Practical – attend afterschool clubs for the 2 chosen sports you are being assessed in |
Health & Social Care |
Life stages, factors and life events |
Using CGP work booklets provided from lesson |
Performing Arts |
The Curious Incident of the Night-Time |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Music |
Initial composition work |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Curriculum for Life |
Dealing with change Being kinds to ourselves Recognising our strengths Body image Comparisons |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 11
We also have a dedicated support webpage for Year 11 including revision, mock and intervention timetables by clicking here.
Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
English |
Power and Conflict Poetry Blood Brothers Language Paper 2: Viewpoints and Perspectives (Non Fiction) |
mr bruff anthology poetry - YouTube |
Maths |
Full GCSE Specification |
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/ |
Science |
Biology Paper 1 B1 Cell Biology B2 Organisation B3 Infection and Response B4 Bioenergetics
Chemistry Paper 1 C1 Atomic Structure C2 Structure and Bonding C3 Quantitative Chemistry C4 Chemical Changes C5 Energy Changes
Physics Paper 1 P1 Energy P2 Electricity P3 Particle Model P4 Atomic Structure
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CS Bio Paper 1 - Revision - this has information about the paper content, revision material and links to pages on each Required practical and Knowledge organisers specific to CS B1 Paper 1. CS Biology Paper 1 Knowledge Organisers GCSE Biology Required Practical 1: Microscope Combined Science: Chemistry Paper 1 this has information about the paper content, revision material and link to pages on each Required practical's and Knowledge organisers specific to CS C1 Paper 1. CS Chemistry Paper 1 Knowledge Organisers with Questions Combined Science Physics Paper 1 (H and F Tier) this has information about the paper content, revision material and link to pages on each Required practical's and Knowledge organisers specific to CS P1 Paper 1. |
History |
Conflict and Tension (All groups) Germany (Mr Formby, Ms Thundercliffe and Ms Johnson’s groups) Migration (Mr McMillan’s group) |
Germany - GCSE History - BBC Bitesize Elizabeth I - GCSE History - BBC Bitesize GCSE History - AQA - BBC Bitesize (scroll for migration halfway down webpage) The Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War One - BBC Bitesize |
Geography |
The challenge of natural hazards The Living World Physical Landscapes of the UK The Changing economic World Urban issues and challenges Resource Management |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
French |
Current topic: At school - talking about your school and subjects; comparing school in UK and France; discussing healthy living; discussing vices; talking about a school exchange. Revision of all topics covered in year 10: Myself, family relationships, technology, holidays, town |
Knowledge Organisers |
Finance |
Unit 3 – Financial Services Sector |
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IMedia |
Revision on Pre-Production Documentation |
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Sport Studies |
Revision for R184 exam – topic area one and two |
The different sources of media – coursework
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Health & Social Care |
Pearson Set Assessment Health and Social Services and Values |
Using CGP work booklets
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Performing Arts |
Developing Skills and Techniques in Performance |
Knowledge Organisers |
Music |
Diary of progress |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Religious Studies |
Christian Beliefs Buddhist Beliefs Theme A: Relationships and Families Theme D: Peace and Conflict |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
Food Prep & Nutrition |
Food Safety Food Hygiene Food Labelling Macronutrients Vitamins & Minerals Specialist Diets Food Preparation Cooking Methods |
Seneca | GCSE Food Preparation Revision Tool (senecalearning.com) Food Preparation and Nutrition Revision | Revision World
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Sixth Form
We also have a dedicated support webpage for Year 13 including revision, mock and intervention timetables by clicking here.
Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
English Language and Literature |
Paris (all texts studied so far – see class spreadsheet) Streetcar (emotion-based questions). The Great Gatsby (George Wilson, Klipspringer, Owl Eyes or Michaelis) Poetry (all) |
The AQA website has an array of downloadable past papers and mark schemes: AQA | English | A Level | A-level English Language and Literature Students also have access to their Teams group (using their academy login) through www.dret.team that has various support and revision resources. |
Maths |
All Pure Maths specification. |
Maths Genie • Learn A Level Maths for Free OCR Pure Maths A-Level (Years 1-2) Video Tutorials - ExamSolutions |
Biology |
Biological Molecules Cells Organisms exchanging substances with their environment Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms |
https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-biology-revision/aqa-a-level-biology-past-papers/
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History |
Britain (2 hours 15 minutes mock exam) The USA (1 hours 15 minutes mock exam) |
Britain Transformed resource available from your teacher. |
ICT |
Learning Aims A to F from Unit 1 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdvVj1XNBg4 |
Sport |
Learning Aim A, B and C for Unit 2 |
Past papers and mark schemes provided by your teacher. |
Performing Arts |
Christopher Bruce A Doll’s House |
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Psychology |
Paper 1 – Social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology Paper 2 – Approaches, biological psychology and research methods |
Paper 1 Paper 1 Exam Clinic | Live Revision for AQA A Level Psychology 2024 (youtube.com) Paper 2 Paper 2 (2023) Revision Blast (Part I) for AQA A-Level Psychology (youtube.com) and Paper 2 (2023) Revision Blast (Part II) for AQA A-Level Psychology (youtube.com) |
Criminology |
Crime scene to courtroom controlled assessment |
Preparation using class notes, text books and personal research. |
Health & Social Care |
Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care |
Revise Btec National Health and Social Care Revision Book (x2 as one has the practice exam questions in) |
Business Studies |
Unit 1 |