KS4 Year 10 WA1 Assessments

December 2025

Dear Parent/Carer,

KS4 Year 10 WA1 Internal Assessments: 19 – 30 January 2025

Students will be sitting their first Working At (WA) assessment in all their subjects during assessment fortnight (Monday 19 January – Friday 30 January 2026). This may take the form of a test or an assessed piece of writing/practical piece of work.

Students will be provided with revision lists giving details of the topics and content that will be tested. We are also encouraging students to take their workbooks home to revise. It is important that students look after their workbooks and check they have the correct books that are needed for the following day when packing their bags for school each evening. The expectation is that students spend time each evening preparing for the assessments. Constant revision and practice are the surest way to fully embed skills and knowledge required to secure excellent achievement at KS4.

All tests will be classroom based and undertaken under exam conditions. It is important that students are used to working in this environment, so they are fully prepared for their examinations in Year 11. Students are expected to be fully prepared for all assessments with the correct equipment which includes:

  • Pen
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Eraser
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Pencil case
  • Scientific calculator

Assessment Timetable

Please click here to review the timetable. This year, the timetable shows the exact day and period for each assessment for all subjects, helping students to plan their preparation more effectively. For the EBacc subjects listed below, the percentage your child achieves on the WA1 assessment will be included on the progress report that will be sent out via the Parent Portal on 26 February 2026.

EBacc Subjects

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • French/Spanish
  • Computer Studies

If you have any concerns or questions about any matters related to how your child’s progress is tracked and reported, please don’t hesitate to contact me on jkoltan@boteler.org.uk or your child’s Class Teacher.

Yours faithfully,

Mr J Koltan

Deputy Headteacher