Exam Information

Welcome to our exam information page for students, parents and carers.

This area will be regularly updated with the latest information, regulations and guidance to ensure that students and families are able to successfully navigate both internal and formal external examination periods. 

 

Examination Boards/Specifications

Subject

Exam Board

Specification Code

Specification URL

Arabic

Edexcel

1AA0

Specification

Art

AQA

8202

Specification

Biology

AQA

8461

Specification

Business

Edexcel

1BS0

Specification

Chemistry

AQA

8462

Specification

English Language

AQA

8700

Specification

English Literature

AQA

8702

Specification

Geography

AQA

8035

Specification

Health and Social Care

Pearson

600/4782/3

Specification

History

OCR B

J411

Specification

Hospitality and Catering

WJEC

603/7022/1

Specification

Information Technologies

OCR

J808

Specification

Mathematics

AQA

8300

Specification

Music

Edexcel

1MU0

Specification

Performing Arts

Pearson

600/4785/9

Specification

Physics

Edexcel

8463

Specification

Science – Combined Science Trilogy

Edexcel

1SC0

Specification

Separate Science: Biology Edexcel 1BI0 Specification
Separate Science: Chemistry Edexcel 1CH0 Specification
Separate Science: Physics Edexcel 1PH0 Specification

Spanish

Edexcel

1SP0

Specification

Sports Studies

OCR

J813

Specification

Religious Studies AQA 8062 Specification
Computing (GCSE Computer Science) OCR J277 Specification
Photography AQA 8206 Specification

Non-Examination Assessments

For courses that contain non-examination assessments (for example, controlled assessment or coursework), assessment dates and completion deadlines are set by the relevant faculty in line with the curriculum plan.

It is vital that students and parents have read the attached information and guidance for candidates completing non-examination assessments, ensuring that particular attention is paid to the regulations around research and plagiarism.

JCQ Information for Candidates – Non-Examination Assessments

Important Exam Documentation