EXAMINATIONS SUMMER 2023
During the summer term many students will be sitting GCSE exams as usual. Candidate exam timetables will be sent home with Exam Guidance and information. Also see further information below.
To give our students the best possible chance of success, school opening and closing times will be adjusted on exam days. Further details will follow.
If you have any queries, please ring the school and ask to speak to Vice-Principal, Mr Carl Parkinson or Assistant Principal/SENCo, Gerard Tiernan.
We wish all our students every success in their exams this summer.
GCSE Exams Timetable 2023
RESULTS DAY THURSDAY 24th AUGUST 2023
Students are invited to pick up their results from school between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.
A Careers Adviser from Careers Connect will be available to help you with any queries about your progression in September.
Please contact us if you are unable to come into school to pick up your results.
Letter to Year 11 Students
Qualifications List
Policy and Procedures for Reporting Malpractice
JCQ Information for Candidates Privacy Notice
JCQ Information for Written Examinations
JCQ Guidance Using Social Media
HA Appeals for Assessment and Exams Policy
GCSE Exams 2023 Guidance
Notices to candidates
See more information here: https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents/
Visit JCQ here: https://www.jcq.org.uk/about-us/
OFQUAL Student Guide 2023
Navigating Exam Stress: A Guide for Students
Accreditations and Qualifications
The accreditations / qualifications which students can achieve include:
Up to 8 GCSEs or equivalents (see below):
English, Maths, Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art and Design, Drama, Physical Education, Psychology, Statistics, English Literature.
EL, L1 & L2 Qualifications:
English, Maths, Science, PSD, Speaking and Listening, Performance Skills, Dance, Music Technology, Design Technology, Food & Cookery, Hair & Beauty, Childcare, Photography, Equestrian Skills and ESOL.
Awards: Arts Award Bronze, Young Leaders Award KS3/KS4, Skills for Further Learning & Employment.
GCSEs |
Equivalent Qualifications |
EDUQAS English Language
CIE iGCSE English Language
AQA English Literature |
NCFE EL, L1 & L2 Certificates in English |
Edexcel Maths (Foundation / Higher)
Edexcel Statistics |
NCFE EL, L1 & L2 Certificate in Maths |
AQA Biology
AQA Chemistry |
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EDUQAS Physical Education full course and short course |
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AQA Drama |
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Edexcel Psychology |
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AQA Art and Design |
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The student entitlement is that of 8 GCSEs with a single GCSE given a minimum of 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and a Double GCSE a minimum of 240 GLHs.