Cambridge Insight assessments

Together, we make a measurable difference

Cambridge Insight digital assessments measure cognitive and non-cognitive abilities, as well as attributes that our research has shown contribute to educational success.

With our range of digital tools, you can better understand, increase and demonstrate the value your school or school group adds to students’ lives.

We use the highest quality data to generate detailed reports and accurate predictions. Teachers use our insight to understand individual and cohort needs. School leaders use our insight to make the informed strategic decisions that best prepare their students for their future.

Insight is at the very heart of what our digital assessments provide.

It’s our insight that empowers schools to unlock the potential of every learner, so that together, we make a measurable difference.

• ASPECTS - age 3-4.
• Cambridge Early Years Check Together - age 4-5: Cambridge Early Years Centres only.
• BASE - age 4-5.
• Cambridge Primary Insight - age 5-11.
• Cambridge Secondary Insight (Baseline) - age 11-19.
• Cambridge Wellbeing Check - age 7-19.
• Cambridge Select Insight.

Baseline assessments

Our baseline assessments help teachers turn data into knowledge and actionable insights that improve outcomes for learners. 

At Cambridge, we have been at the forefront of research into digital baseline assessment for 40 years. The same principles run through all Cambridge Insight baseline assessments, from ages 3 to 19. We offer different assessments and reports based on learning stage, but the three main areas are:

• Mathematics
• Reading / Vocabulary
• Developed ability (problem-solving skills, memory, reasoning abilities, and overall aptitude for learning).

These are the key areas that are essential to academic performance across all subjects. We don't test curriculum knowledge. Baseline assessments look at the skills students need to learn successfully.

Schools are using Cambridge Insight assessments in 127 countries. We help teachers turn data into actionable insight, bridging the gap between research and practice.

What is baseline assessment and why is it important?

Baseline assessments give you an objective measure of students’ cognitive and non-cognitive skills at the time of testing.

Instant insight

All our baseline assessments are digital, with no paperwork or marking required. You can access the automatically generated results and reports on your secure online platform.

Our baseline assessments give you the most help when used at the start of a learning key stage, or when a learner joins a new school. You get to know your learners quickly.

Teachers use baseline assessment feedback to:

• ask the right questions
• make good evidence-informed decisions
• develop tailored teaching and learning plans
• strategically set realistic goals and ambitious targets
• drive student motivation and future teaching and learning.

Knowing your learners' abilities from that start gives you more time to act to improve their learning. The baseline assessment gives you a clear starting point to measure how much of an impact your teaching has on a learner.

Curriculum independent

Our baseline assessments use data from over 650,000 assessments to measure skills important for gaining curriculum knowledge.

Cambridge Secondary Insight provides predictions to outcomes for GCSE, IGCSE and A Level. IBE Insight supports the IB Diploma Programme.

Unlock potential

Baseline assessments help you determine what your learners, your class and your year group already know and can do. Cambridge Insight baseline data supports you in deciding what the best next steps are for learning.

Baseline assessments are a key tool for schools and teachers to add value to their students' education.

How do baseline assessments work with the Cambridge Pathway?

You can use baseline assessments alongside any curriculum. Used alongside the Cambridge Pathway the baseline assessments complement sequenced learning across all stagings.

Used alongside the Cambridge Pathway, the baseline assessments complement sequenced learning across all stages.

What are the benefits to taking all Cambridge assessments?

The range of assessment tools from Cambridge empower teachers and learners to unlock potential. The complete assessment cycle framework is an evidence-based approach that can help schools make a measurable difference to learner outcomes.

Additional Insight

Cambridge Insight assessments help you build a holistic picture of your learners. 

You can get valuable insights with the Cambridge Wellbeing Check. You can use the Check as many times as you need or want to over the academic year. You can track, monitor and evaluate wellbeing in real time. You'll see how wellbeing impacts learning during key milestones, such as the run-up to exams or starting a new school or year.

Learn more about how you can support teaching and learning with Cambridge Insight assessments.