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GL/FFT GCSE Estimates Service

Leverage the combined power of CAT4 and FFT

Created in partnership with FFT to help secondary schools in England manage the transition from primary school to Year 7 and beyond, the all-new Estimates Service uses CAT4 data to provide schools and Trusts with FFT estimates of future GCSE performance in 29 subjects, in one easy-to-use interactive dashboard. The updated service includes a new and improved target setting engine, more teaching group data for teachers and the ability to upload CAT4 data and view estimates in minutes.

This service is only available to schools and Trusts in England.
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“We are really pleased that GL Assessment has teamed up with FFT. Being able to triangulate CAT4, FFT and teacher assessment data has always been a key element of our approach to ensuring achievement for all.”

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Andrew Daly, Executive Principal, Swavesey Village College

How the GL/FFT GCSE Estimates Service can help you

Support transition

Switch between CAT4 or KS2 SATs data to provide a reliable baseline for all year groups to produce pupil, subject and school-based GCSE performance estimates. With a choice of 3 levels of challenge, users can access FFT GCSE benchmark estimates for 29 GCSE subjects, based on how similar pupils performed in previous years.

CAT4 alongside KS2

See Key Stage 2 and CAT4 data in one place, giving you a greater choice and depth of information to analyse and multiple estimates to draw on. From this autumn, your school will be able upload CAT4 data at any time, for any year group, to further support accurate target setting. 

FAQs

How does the GL/FFT GCSE Estimates Service work?

Uploading your data to the GL/FFT GCSE Estimates Service is simple. Log in to FFT Aspire and download a results template drawn directly from your MIS. Using the template, upload your CAT4 assessments to FFT Aspire. You will then be able to access pupil, subject and school-based estimates within minutes and use FFT’s interactive Target Setting Dashboard to monitor progress and set targets. 

How can I access the service?

Attend a free demonstration event for an overview of the GL/FFT GCSE Estimates Service, including how to access the service, complete the process and understand your estimates.  

To find out more about the GL/FFT GCSE Estimates Service, contact the FFT support team directly by emailing [email protected] or calling 01446 776262 (option 2). 

To subscribe, contact the FFT sales team directly by emailing [email protected] or calling 01446 500919.