Exam information for students and parents/carers
Students are examined in a variety of ways including formal exams, controlled assessment, practical exams, coursework and oral exams.
We hope that the information provided below can answer your queries about examinations at Winterbourne Academy; however, if you have a query regarding exams that isn't explained below, please do not hesitate to contact the Exams Team:
Telephone:
Please contact main reception on 01454 252000
Exam Officer email:
julia.dunn@olympustrust.co.ukGeneral Exams email:
exams@winterbourneacademy.org.ukY10 & Y11 Subjects overview
Details of all Year 10 and Year 11 subjects, qualification types, exam boards and unit information can be found here:
Y10 & Y11 November Mocks
Year 10 students will be sitting a formal RS or Citizenship mock exam in November 2025 - these will be held under usual strict exam conditions.
The Y10 & Y11 November mock schedule can be found here:
Students will be able to download their exam calendar from Arbor once all exams have been scheduled. A copy of their mock exam timetable will be emailed to them before October half term.
EXAM CERTIFICATE COLLECTION
Summer 2025 exam certificates will be made available for students to collect from OAT (using the old 6th form entrance at the bottom of the carpark) on the following dates/times:
- Monday 8th December 2025 from 10am - midday
- Wednesday 10th December 2025 from 2pm – 4pm
After these dates, from January 2026, any uncollected exam certificates can be collected from Reception during term-time school days between 8am and 4pm.
Exam certificates are legal documents and students are required to sign to confirm receipt of their certificates. If students cannot collect in person, they can give permission for someone else to collect on their behalf. To do this, they need to email: exams@winterbourneacademy.org.uk with the name of the person collecting and that person then needs to bring photo ID with them when they collect.
RS & Citizenship GCSE certificates for Year 10 will be held until their Year 11 GCSEs are collected. These can be collected from Reception if students prefer to get them earlier.
It is each student’s responsibility to collect their certificates. Certificates not collected within two years of their release may be securely disposed of. Replacement certificates are not generally available for GCSEs and examination boards may charge for replacement certificates of other qualifications (if they offer a replacement service at all). If your GCSE certificates have been disposed of then your only option may be to contact the exam boards for a 'Certified Statement of Results'. Please note that Winterbourne Academy will not pay the cost of any replacement certificates or Certified Statements of Results. Exam Guidance
JCQ Exam Guidance
Guidance is produced for learners by JCQ and clearly outlines examination rules and regulations. It is essential that all students are aware of, and follow the rules set out. Serious consequences are enforced by the exam boards for breaches. The guidance documents can be found via the links below:
JCQ - Preparing to sit your exams
JCQ - AI and Assessments a guide for students
A-Z - Guide to Exams for Students 2024-2025
