Our ‘Magic 5!’ programme is an initiative to support borderline pupils who are very close to achieving the 5+ GCSEs that they need to progress onto most pathways following Key Stage 4.

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Following an analysis of pupil average grades after TLA 1, borderline pupils who are on track for achieving 4 GCSEs/equivalencies are selected for the programme.   These pupils are encouraged to work towards achieving at least one more A*-C in internal TLA assessments.  They select a target subject and work with the support of their subject teacher to try to achieve a grade C or above in this subject.  Additional support with study skills is also provided in a workshop facilitated by Paul Gray from Learn Spark.

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Pupil progress will be monitored after each TLA and ‘Magic 5!’ pupils receive a small reward if their average grades indicate that they have achieved their target and are on track for 5 or more GCSEs/equivalencies grades A*-C.

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In recent years, we have been delighted with the success of our ‘Magic 5!’ programme which has seen many borderline pupils achieve 5+ A*-C grades including English & Maths and progress to exciting Post 16 pathways!