Assessment and Achievement Policy

Adopted 17th  June 2019
Next Review Date: March 2026 (Reviewed biennially thereafter)
Next Review Date: March 2028

Policy Statement
KingsGate School is committed to achieving a high standard of education for all pupils, offering a balanced curriculum with equitable opportunities for all students, as outlined in its Mission Statement and in accordance with the Ministry of Education. 

Purpose
The assessment and evaluation of student achievement is the means of gathering information needed as the  basis for: 
▶Improving student learning
▶Detecting barriers to student learning and demonstrating progress towards overcoming these identified barriers. 
▶Improving the school’s teaching and learning programmes. 
▶Reporting individual student progress and levels of achievement to students, parents, caregivers, future teachers and schools. 
▶Reporting accumulated student data to the School Board and the Ministry of Education as required. 
▶Professional development and school review.