Exam information for students & 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.uk
General Exams email: exams@winterbourneacademy.org.uk
SUMMER 2025 EXAMS
Exam boards have now released their exam schedules for Summer 2025 - details can be found on each exam board website. The full 2025 summer schedule will be placed here in March 2025. Formal exams start on Thursday 8th May and run until Friday 20th June. The contingency day is Wednesday 25th June - please do not book holiday until after this date.
Y10 & Y11 NOVEMBER MOCKS
Formal mocks will take place for Year 11 w/c 11th November 2024. Year 10 will carry out a mock RS/Citizenship exam on Monday 18th November 2024. These exams will be held under formal exam conditions.
Post-Results Services - Summer 2024
If you're unhappy with an exam result, then you may wish to use one of the post-results services offered by the exam boards, including clerical re-check, review of marking and access to scripts.
Please note that it is rare for exam boards to increase marks through a review of marking (ROM). A ROM checks the marking has been correctly applied by the original examiner (within a certain tolerance) – it is NOT a re-mark of the paper. Please discuss any potential review of marking request with your teacher before submitting an application form to the exam office.
Details of the post-results services available can be found here:
Post Results Services Summer 2024
Please note the deadline for a ROM is 26th September.
Exam Certificate Collection
Summer 2024 exam certificates will be made available for students to collect from the OAT building (the old 6th form entrance at the bottom of the car park at Winterbourne Academy) on the following dates/times:
- Monday 9th December 2024 (10am – 12 midday)
- Wednesday 11th December 2024 (2pm – 4pm)
After this time, certificates can be collected from Reception on term-time school days between 8.30am - 4pm.
Exam certificates are legal documents and students are required to sign to confirm receipt of their certificates. If students are not able to collect them in person, they can let us know in writing who is authorised to collect on their behalf. The person collecting will need to bring their 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 one year 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
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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:
Information for candidates Privacy Notice
JCQ - Preparing to sit your exams
JCQ - AI and Assessments a guide for students
