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.uk
General Exams email: exams@winterbourneacademy.org.uk
You can also see a copy of our Exams policy here.
Y10 & 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 - Results Days
Year 10 & Y11 recently carried out their first mock exams of this academic year. To give students an idea of what to expect for their real exams, we will hold formal results days once the mock exams have been marked. Dates of results days will be:
- Year 10 = Monday 15th December 2025
- Year 11 = Tuesday 16th December 2025
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
