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Many schools measure and benchmark attainment using student results. Value added (VA) is a fairer and more accurate measure of school performance which takes into account the starting point of each student (a CAT4 assessment) as well as the students’ outcomes (i/GCSE or other qualifications).
The GL Education Value Added Service uses the following inputs: overall CAT4 score (mean SAS), mean CAT4 scores in each of the four batteries (verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial), gender and month of birth. These inputs are used together to create an indicator for each student which can be compared to actual exam performance to create a VA score for each student, subject and overall school performance.
Schools participating in the pilot have provided GL Education with i/GCSE results for students who sat these examinations in 2017 as well as their CAT4 data. The pilot analyses will extend to include 2018 exam data in September 2018.
As a non-selective and inclusive school, we are proud of the results that our students achieve, particularly at GCSE and A-Level. To help us better understand the journey that our students are on we utilise the Value Added measurement platform provided by GL Education in partnership with Fischer Family Trust (FFT). The FFT Datalab is a third-party organisation that provides independent, cutting-edge research that can be used by policymakers to inform education policy, and by schools to improve practice. They are seen as expert analysts of education data and use these skills to produce impactful reports, visualisations and policy recommendations.
At SCS we use this analysis to give us a clear picture of how our students are performing internationally as well as in the UK, giving us a clear benchmark to measure the impact we are having on student progress.
In 2024, the average attained GCSE grade per student at SCS was 7.2, which is well above the average in England (4.8) and for International Schools (5.5). In relation to Value Added, SCS students achieve, on average, +2.20 grades higher than their baseline targets. This is testament to the hard work and dedication our students put into their studies, but also the staff who support them in achieving so highly.
GL Education is a leading provider of formative assessments for schools worldwide, supporting over 100 countries with data-driven insights to enhance student learning. Their assessments offer a holistic view of students’ academic abilities, uncovering strengths, gaps, and potential barriers to learning in core subjects like reading and mathematics. GL Education’s tools are designed to help schools identify and support children with additional educational needs, track individual and whole-school progress, and refine teaching strategies. By fostering a whole-student approach, GL Education empowers educators to create tailored strategies that help every child reach their full potential.
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