Dear Families,
Please be advised that from next week, Monday 19th June through to Friday 7th July, years 7, 8 and 9 will sit their annual Cognitive Ability Tests (C.A.T). These will be marked by an external company and the data gathered from these tests will be used to monitor the academic progress our students are making and help us to ensure they are in the correct groups for their learning from September 2023.
This is a breakdown of the format of the testing for each year group:
| Year 7 | C.A.T tests |
| English: | 50 minutes on reading comprehension and 25 minutes on spelling, punctuation & grammar. |
| maths | 15 minutes on mental maths and 60 minutes applying maths. |
| Year 8 | C.A.T tests |
| English: | 50 minutes on reading comprehension and 25 minutes on spelling, punctuation & grammar. |
| Maths: | 15 minutes on mental maths and 60 minutes applying maths. |
| Year 9 | C.A.T tests |
| English: | 50 minutes on reading comprehension and 25 minutes on spelling, punctuation & grammar. |
| Maths: | 15 minutes on mental maths and 60 minutes applying maths. |
| Science | 60 minutes written paper |
These tests will take place in Excellence Hall across the fortnight, and as with all tests and examinations, all students must ensure they do not have on their person in the exam room, a mobile phone or smart watch. These items must be switched off and stored in their bags which will be in the designated area in the hall. Please be aware all tests are managed in the same way as external examinations and if any student is found to have any banned items on their person during the exam or does not behave in an appropriate manner, the Academy has no option other than to disqualify the student and apply additional sanctions where appropriate.
If you or your child have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Miss Dunnett
Exams Officer