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How do we identify our 'More able & Talented' pupils?
More Able and Talented pupils
Identification criteria
The grid below can be used as a guide for identifying pupils to be included on the more able and talented register. More able pupils will be those pupils within the top 20% of their year group, whereas the most able pupils will be within the top 5%.
Test scores must be taken with caution, and consider the fact that they are a “one-off” judgement of that pupil’s ability. We are aiming for an all-round judgment with a strong evidence base.
Area | More able (Top 20%) | Most able (Top 5%) |
Reading | + 18 months
| +24 months |
Spelling | +18 months
| +24 months |
National literacy standardised score | 107+ | 115+ |
National numeracy standardised score | 107+ | 115+ |
National curriculum current sub-level (in specified subject) | 1 whole level above the expected level for that age group | 5 sub-levels or above for that age group |
Sport | County/district level Development Centre | National level Centre of excellence |
Music | Grade 1/2
| Grade 3+ |
Creative / Artistic | Teacher recommendation
| Teacher recommendation |
Other subject areas i.e. technology, science | Teacher recommendation
| Teacher recommendation |
Leadership | Teacher recommendation
| Teacher recommendation |