Why are National Curriculum levels so important?
The numbered attainment levels tell you what progress your child is making in comparison to national standards. The sublevels show whether your child is working at the higher (A), middle (B) or lower (C) levels within each numbered level. For example, 5C is higher than 4A. Level 3: Attaining below the national average standard expected of a pupil in Year 7 Level 4: Attaining the national average standard expected of a pupil in Year 7 Level 5/6: Attaining the national average standard expected of a pupil in Year 9 Level 7: Attaining above the national average standard expected of a pupil in Year 9 Level 8: Attaining significantly above the national average standard expected of a pupil in Year 9 As a parent, how can I best support my child? • Parents’ Evenings and Guidance — These are two valuable opportunities for you to meet your child’s Teachers or Guidance Tutor and talk about any concerns that you may have. During guidance you will be able to look at some of the work that your child
