FAQ: Can I use Value Added (VA) to set Targets in KS5? (Admin)

Many schools have used the L3VA National Data within the KS5 area in Analytics to generate targets for their students. Value Added is calculated by using the DfE's Qualification Data for a given Exams year and a student's KS4 Prior Attainment - so setting targets this way can be a good way to ensure that your students and Headlines measures look desirable.

We've produced a flowchart (linked below) that outlines the steps to go through in order to set up KS5 in Analytics so that these targets can be pulled from the Reports. Prior to completing this, you'll need to ensure that your KS4 Core Baselines have been correctly imported and set up in DATA > KS5 & Cohort > KS4 / EAP > Core Baselines. You can read more about finding these in our KS5: Where to find Core Baselines (Admin) guide, and more about importing these in our KS5: Preparing and importing Core Baselines (Admin) guide.

Thanks for reading!