In January every year, all Year 11 pupils will sit mock IGCSE examinations which will cover as much of the syllabus as possible at that stage. These examinations will be summative in their nature, in order to give pupils, teachers and parents a clear picture of where pupils’ attainment lies at that time. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, these examinations also have a formative element, because they will give pupils and teachers guidance on where strengths and weaknesses lie, so that further improvement and progress can be made.

After the mock examinations have been taken and the results published, discussions will take place about the advisability of pupils taking the final examination in subjects in which they are struggling to make the necessary headway.