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:
SUMMER 2025 EXAMS
Formal exams start on Thursday 8th May and run until Friday 20th June - the full schedule is shown below. The contingency day is Wednesday 25th June - please do not book holiday until after this date. Timetables will be emailed to students before we break for Easter.
Y11 MFL Speaking exams:
P16 MFL Speaking exams: TBC
Summer 2025 external exam timetable:
Y10 Formal Mock Exams - June 2025
Y10 will have mock exams running between 16th - 27th June 2025. Core subjects will be held in the sports hall under formal exam conditions:
EXAM CERTIFICATE COLLECTION
Summer 2025 exam certificates will be made available for students to collect at the beginning of December 2025. If you are unable to collect at that time, certificates can be collected from January 2026 from Reception on any term-time school day between 8.30am - 3.30pm.
Exam certificates are issued by exam boards each November after the previous summer exams. All collection times will be placed here each year.
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.
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
AI Malpractice A Guide for Students
A-Z - Guide to Exams for Students 2024-2025
