Preparing for Exams

Here, you will find important information including our latest exam results and success rates, which reflect both student achievement and the high standards we strive to maintain. We also provide a detailed calendar of upcoming exam dates and key academic milestones, helping you stay informed and prepared throughout the school year.

GCSE Exams

Exams dates and times

GCSE Biology Paper 1 - Tuesday 12th May (pm)

GCSE Maths Paper 1 (non-Calc) - Thursday 14th May (am)

GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 - Monday 18th May (am)

GCSE English Language Paper 1 - Thursday 21st May (am)

GCSE Physics Paper 1 - Tuesday 2nd June (am)

GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Calc) - Wednesday 3rd June (am)

GCSE English Language Paper 2 - Friday 5th June (am)

GCSE Biology Paper 2 - Monday 8th June (am)

GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Calc) - Wednesday 10th June (am)

GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 - Friday 12th June (am)

GCSE Physics Paper 2 - Monday 15th June (am)

GCSE Art & Design, Art Craft and Design - Controlled Assessment period

GCSE Art & Design, Photography - Controlled Assessment period

Key Exam Documents and Guidance

You’ll find all the important exam information and documents below, gathered in one place to make things easy for you.

Complaints Policy

For general complaints regarding the centre’s delivery or administration of a qualification and our internal appeals procedure.

Data Protection Policy

How we protect your information and respect your privacy.

Information for Candidates - Coursework Assessments

This JCQ guidance document tells students about things they must and must not do when you are completing coursework

Information for Candidates - Onscreen Exams

This JCQ guidance document has been written to help students with onscreen exams.

Information for Candidates - Written Exams

This JCQ guidance document is to help students with written exams.

Internal Appeals

This procedure confirms our process for dealing with appeals relating to internal assessment decisions to ensure compliance with JCQ regulations.

JCQ Social Media Graphic

Information for candidates when using social media and examinations/assessments.

Malpractice Policy

How we inform students about how to avoid malpractice in examinations/assessments and how we respond to this.

Malpractice Policy with AI

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Exams and Assessments

Non-exam Assessment

Non-examination Assessment (including controlled assessment and coursework) Policy

On Your Exam Day

A handy checklist to help students prepare as much as possible for their exams.

Exam Word Processor Policy

The use of a word processor in exams and assessments is an available access arrangement/reasonable adjustment.

JCQ Information for Non-Examination Assessments

This document tells you about some things that students must and must not do when completing assessed work.

Our achievement rates

Our achievement rates reflect the progress and success of our students across all areas of learning. We support learners in meeting their targets through personalised teaching and targeted support, helping each student develop the skills needed for future education and independence.

Read about our curriculum

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Different qualifications/levels on offer

Students have multiple attempts to pass Functional Skills
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of students entered achieved an Entry Level qualification in Maths or Science
100%

of students entered for a BTEC Sports Level 1 achieved the qualification
100%

of students entered for the Arts Award achieved the qualification
100%

of students entered for the Duke of Edinburgh Award achieved the qualification
100%

of students entered for the City & Guilds quals achieved the qualification in Construction, Hospitality and Skills for Life

Preparing for Exams

Key Exam Documents and Guidance

Our achievement rates

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