GCSE Exam Timetable
Y11 Mock Exam Timetable
Exam Information
Document attached: Haywood Exam policy
We believe that our students have the potential to become ‘the leaders of tomorrow’. With us, they experience numerous opportunities to acquire knowledge, qualities and skills that will ensure their success as lifelong learners, who will have a significant impact on the future, in whichever field they choose. Throughout their time at Haywood Academy, our students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, develop their individual talents and contribute to the local and global community. They learn to take responsibility for themselves and others, become principled, reflective and articulate, whilst developing resilience and enjoying hard work, as well as fun activities and friendly competition. We have a broad curriculum (please see Curriculum pages) with a wide range of subjects at all levels.
Exam boards
Use these links to go straight to the Exam Boards’ websites. You’ll be able to find some past papers and mark schemes, and the specification for your course. Please speak to your teacher if you are unsure of the specification. For further information, please contact Megan Lovatt (CLT Data and Examination Coordinator).
Pearson – https://www.pearson.com/en-gb.html
WJEC – https://www.wjec.co.uk/
Examination FAQ
Where can I find a timetable of all scheduled exams?
A general timetable of written exams is posted on our website, just select the Exams tab (updated as this becomes available). Separate arrangements are made for oral and practical exams: your teachers will advise you of these.
How do I know when I will have exams?
You will be issued with a timetable via your Form Tutor. You should check it to make sure that you have been entered for the correct units / subjects (and that none are missing). Also check your date of birth and that we have the correct spelling of your name. This should be your full legal name. If anything is wrong, or missing, please let your Form Tutor know or Mrs Lovatt. You must keep your timetable safe as you’ll need to refer to it throughout the exam series.
Am I allowed to bring food and drink into the exam hall?
You are allowed to take a bottle of water into the exam with you; in fact it’s recommended to keep good hydration levels. However, it must only be water and it must be in a clear bottle with no labels. Food will not be allowed, except if it’s for medical reasons that you’ve discussed with us first. Do ensure that you have a good breakfast and lunch on exam days.
What should I bring with me for my exam?
It is each student’s responsibility to have the correct equipment for each exam. Your teacher should talk this through with you prior to the exam. You should have black pens (biros, not gel pens), and it’s a good idea to have a spare pen, too. You may also need pencils, a ruler, a calculator (unless specified otherwise), erasers, compass and protractor and coloured pencils. If you bring a pencil case, it must be a clear plastic one, and should not contain any pieces of paper/notes. We do keep spares in the exam hall, but it is better to be prepared and bring your own! You must not bring your Haywood Academy planner into the exam hall.
What happens if I arrive late for my examination?
If you realise you are going to be late, you should telephone the Academy immediately, so that we know you are on your way. What happens depends on how late you are, as the Exam Boards have very strict rules about whether you can sit the exam or not. In some instances, you may be allowed to start the exam a little late, but, in the case of arriving very late, you may not be allowed to sit that paper, which would mean that you wouldn’t get a grade.
What should I do if I am poorly on the day of the examination and I cannot attend or sit the exam?
Please contact the Exams Officer (Megan Lovatt) as soon as possible so that we are aware. You will need to provide medical evidence, such as a doctor’s letter, to support our discussions with the Exam Boards.
What should I wear for my exams?
GCSE students should wear their full school uniform. A-level students should wear their normal College clothes, bearing in mind the suitability and comfort required for what might be a lengthy exam. Hats, scarves and coats are not permitted.
I sat my exams some time ago and I cannot find my certificates – how can I get replacements?
If you think you may not have collected your certificates from us in the first place, please contact the Exams Office to see if we’re still holding them for you (2019/2020 students only). If you did collect them, we cannot unfortunately provide replacements. The Exam Boards don’t issue copies either, but “certified statements” instead. Please use this link to the OFQUAL website, which has all of the details, and further links to the relevant forms you’ll need to complete. Each certified statement will cost from £35.00 to £46.00, according to the Exam Board.
The Exam Boards have all changed their names in recent years, so may have been known by a different name if you took your exams some years ago. The current and previous names are shown below:
Current name Previous name
AQA AEB Associated Examining Board
SEG Southern Examining Group
NEAB Northern Examination & Assessment Board
PEARSON EDEXCEL
BTEC Business & Technology Education Council
ULEAC University of London Examinations & Assessment Council
OCR UCLES University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
RSAEB Royal Society of Arts Examinations Board
OCEAC Oxford & Cambridge Examinations & Assessment Council
MEG Midlands Examinations Group
WJEC CWB Central Welsh Board
For further information or specific questions, please contact Megan Lovatt (CLT Data and Exams Coordinator) or Victoria Taylor, Senior Vice Principal.
Exam results
Exam Results 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, A Level, AS Level and GCSE exams were cancelled this year. Grades for exams were awarded by teachers after a thorough moderation and quality assurance process by the Academy, before going through national standardisation by the exam boards.
Despite all the uncertainties, students at Haywood Academy continue to do exceptionally well and today will be celebrating our results. Although exams were not sat, these results are the culmination of years of hard work and are thoroughly well deserved. The Academy can provide further detailed information about the examination results upon request, please see below the headline information for 2020.
KS5 – Post 16 Outcomes:
Headlines:
L3 Academic APS per entry: 31.91
Academic Value Added: 0.05
Academic Average Grade: C+
3 A level passes(A*-E): 96.6%
Vocational course D* – P: 100%
All students who applied to University have received offers.
2019 Results:
P8 = -0.37
A8 = 39.76
Click here to access the DfE school performance tables website.
