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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
All students in Years 10 and 11 follow courses leading to public examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and a range of other courses. Most students take examinations in nine subjects. Sixth Form students usually study either 3 or 4 subjects at A Level or BTEC.
SECONDARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE TABLES
The Secondary School Performance Tables provide information on the achievements of pupils in secondary schools, how they compare with other schools in the Local Authority (LA) area and in England as a whole.
DfE Website for School Performance Tables
EXAMS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
A quick guide to exams
Exam Candidate Information Guide
EXAMS INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Website containing information regarding GCSE’s and A Level’s
The Exams Office – Instructions for candidates
JCQ Information for candidates – coursework (2024-2025)
JCQ Information for candidates – non examination assessments (2024-2025)
JCQ Information for candidates – on-screen tests (2024-2025)
JCQ Information for candidates – written exams (2024-2025)
JCQ Information for candidates – preparing to sit exams
JCQ Information for candidates – privacy notice
JCQ Information for candidates – social media 2025
JCQ AI and Assessments – a quick guide for students
Access Arrangements – FAQs Infographic
Estimating Marks for Candidate Absence
EXAMINATION POLICIES
Malpractice Policy
Overnight Supervision Policy
Internal Appeals Procedure (Internal Assessment Decisions)
EXAMINATION RESULTS
A-Level Results Day – Thursday 14th August 2025
GCSE Results Day – Thursday 21st August 2025
On both days, the School will be open from 8:45am for students to collect their results. Results will also be available on EduLink from 9:30am.
If a student is unable to collect their results in person, they can nominate someone to do so on their behalf. We must, however have their authorisation in writing – even if it is a parent collecting.
Edu Link
UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS
Enquiries About Results (EAR): If you were disappointed with your grade and you were close to the grade boundary, you can request to have a paper re-marked by asking the exams officer. If your University place relies on your grade and you want to get it re-marked (Priority EAR) you must do this with 1 week of getting your results or you will miss the opportunity.
The cost of an EAR is approximately £50.00, The cost of a Priority EAR is approximately £65.00, both are payable on request by the candidate.
Understanding GCSE grades: The Department of Education has issued guidelines to support parents and students. It breaks down the new grading system and gives the new scale with some context with regard to the old A-G grades.
Guidance from the Department of Education
JCQ Access to Scripts – Candidate Consent Form
JCQ Clerical Re-Check, Review of Marking & Appeals – Candidate Consent Form
CERTIFICATES GAINED IN THE SUMMER
Certificates will be available at the end of the calendar year in which students sat their exams.
If you are expecting qualification certificates for awards gained in the Summer and will not be continuing at Wollaston School, we will arrange a time for students to collect their certificates. Please bring photo ID. Further information will be posted on our website nearer the time.
How to get replacement exam certificates