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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 (2023-2024)

JCQ Information for candidates – non examination assessments (2023-2024)

JCQ Information for candidates – on-screen tests (2023-2024)

JCQ Information for candidates – written exams (2023-2024)

JCQ Information for candidates – preparing to sit exams

JCQ Information for candidates – privacy notice 

JCQ Information for candidates – social media 2024

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

EXAMINATION RESULTS

A-Level Results Day – Thursday 15th August

GCSE Results Day – Thursday 22nd August

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