compared with the average for students in target schools . This is the case for all levels of Key Stage 2 attainment .
Improving study skills at Aldworth School , Basingstoke
The secondary school in Hampshire has twice run a Year 11 Revision Weekend with support from Southern Universities Network .
“ We wanted our learners to be able to identify areas where they could improve to ensure they succeed with their level 2 exams , and to create a revision plan suited to each individual . The idea is that the facilitation of this is helped by being in a new space , away from home or school .”
The school observed increases of at least 1 grade in English and Maths between predicted and actual GCSE results .
Although in 2019 / 20 learners did not complete GCSE examinations in the usual manner , results of a pre & post survey found that all learners reported positive change in confidence to identify areas to improve to ensure success at Level 2 , and in creating a revision plan . 100 % of students would recommend the residential course to others .
A student ’ s Attainment 8 score is calculated by adding up their points for their eight subjects and dividing by 10 to get their Attainment 8 score . Students don ' t have to take eight subjects , but they score zero for any unfilled slots . 11