Star Diploma

The three elements of the curriculum – educational excellence, character development and service to communities – are brought together in the Star Baccalaureate which all pupils study in addition to GCSEs and vocational qualifications.

The award recognises a boy’s commitment to his studies and to outstanding attendance and behaviour. It also reflects how he embraces his role as a future citizen, leader and entrepreneur in the community in which he will live and to which he will contribute.

The Star Diploma is a points based award that recognises:

Academic Achievement- Progress in learning participation in enrichment/leadership activities.

Character Development- Excellent Behaviour and Excellent Attendance

Service to Communities – Volunteering activity and Charitable giving

What Data is Used to Measure Performance against the Star Diploma?

Academic Achievement – by academic data collected across EBacc subjects.

Enrichment/Leadership Activities – through hours of attendance dedicated towards a recognised extra-curricular/leadership activity.

Conduct/STAR points – total behaviour points subtracted from total achievement points (net score)

Attendance – through the statistical data provided from registration marks through SIMS.

Volunteering – through hours accumulated throughout the year.

Fundraising – by total pounds (£) raised during a recognised fundraising activity.

Achievement of the award is recognised at four levels based on the total Star Diploma points accrued at the end an academic year

To achieve any of the awards

You must have secured points from all six areas being measured

To achieve the gold award:

  • you must have secured at least 7 points each from the following;
  • Enrichment/leadership activity
  • Volunteering
  • Charity

To achieve the Platinum award:

  • you must have secured at least 9 points each from the following;
  • Enrichment/leadership activity
  • Volunteering
  • Charity

Star Diploma

Bronze Diploma

KS3

Silver Diploma

KS4

At least 97% attendance during KS3 At least 97% attendance during KS4
Achievement of level 5 in English, Maths and science Achievement of the English Baccalaureate
Completion of 300 hours of community service Completion of 200 hours of volunteering and community service
Raising £600 for charity through social enterprise Raising £400 for charity through social enterprise
Completing 300 hours of enrichment and extra-curricular activities Completing 200 hours of enrichment and extra-curricular activities

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