In light of current events, parents and carers of children in Year 5 will want to know about arrangements for the Gloucestershire Grammar School Entrance Test, which is scheduled to be taken by children on Saturday, 12th September 2020.
In order to support you next week, we have collated a number of frequently asked questions. If you have any that aren’t answered here please email manniont@denmarkroad.org and will update this page.
The government has now provided some outline guidance following the cancellation of all GCSE and A level exams this summer.
In summary, there will not be any exams this summer. Our students will be awarded a ‘calculated’ grade which will be based on a number of factors. These will be formal grades and will be indistinguishable from grades awarded in other years. They will be published by the end of July. Students who are unhappy with their grades will have the opportunity to appeal by sitting an exam as soon as possible after schools reopen – but not before the start of the next academic year.
We know our students. We know the qualifications. We support the government’s decision to involve our teacher’s recommendation in awarding grades. This is a system similar to the one used for unwell students during exam season. We believe it will provide a fair and credible way of assessing qualifications during these challenging times.
Please see our frequently asked questions below:
Our informal meetings have been postponed and we will contact all applicants in due course.
If you, a friend or a relative attended Denmark Road or were a member of staff, please fill in our new alumni form on the link on this page:
https://www.denmarkroad.org/page/?title=Alumni&pid=36
A message from Claire Giblin, Headteacher:
This Sunday is the 109th International Woman’s Day. A day for us all to celebrate the achievements of women. With this goal in mind I would like you to know about an amazing woman who played a key role in accelerating women’s equality.
As I am sure you are aware the situation regarding the spread of Coronavirus is changing daily. We are working with health and safety experts at the Local Authority as well as acting on government releases to promote the safety of our community
Take a look here at the photographs of the wonderful production of Singin' in the Rain.
Take a look at the programme ....
Pupil Progress scores: “A sensational achievement” – Claire Giblin, Headteacher