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 Team contact info:
Julia Dunn (Mon-Wed): julia.dunn@olympustrust.co.uk
Alison Rayner (Thurs-Fri): alison.rayner@olympustrust.co.uk
Amy Davison: amy.davison@olympustrust.co.uk
Generic Exams email: exams@winterbourneacademy.org.uk
You can see a copy of our Exams policy here.
School Performance & Results
For more information on Winterbourne Academy's GCSE and A Level results, please see our Results page here and the DFE page here: www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/145502/winterbourne-academy.
Y10 & Y11 Subjects overview
Details of all Year 10 and Year 11 subjects, qualification types, exam boards and unit information can be found here:
Year 10 Assessments and ExamsYear 11 Assessments and Exams
Summer 2026 Results Days
Summer 2026 results have now been issued - congratulations to all students for their hard work!
If you have any queries with your results, please contact the exam team: exams@winterbourneacademy.org.uk
EXAM CERTIFICATE COLLECTION
Summer 2026 exam certificates will be made available for students to collect from the OAT building (the left hand side of the building as you come into the carpark) on the following dates/times:
- Monday 7th December 2026 between 10.00am - midday
- Wednesday 9th December 2026 between 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Any older exam certificates are available for students to collect from Reception during term-time school days between 9am and 3pm.
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.
Any certificates issued for Y10 students (eg RS & Citizenship) will be held for students until their Year 11 GCSEs are collected. If students prefer to receive these sooner, they can be collected from Reception.
It is each student’s responsibility to collect their certificates. Certificates not collected within five 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.ey, we want to make sure that our students are in the best possible position when it comes
KS4 Mock Exams:
At Winterbourne Academy, we want to make sure that our students are in the best possible position when it comes to sitting their final GCSE exams at the end of Year 11. To do this, we give all our students the opportunity to sit 'formal' mock exams throughout their time at Winterbourne Academy. Students are given their first formal mock exam when they are at the end of Year 9 and will get another three or four full sets of mock exams before sitting their GCSEs by the time they reach the end of Year 11. 'Formal' mocks are organised by the Exam Team with the majority of students sitting in the Sports Hall.
By carrying out these formal mock exams, by the time the 'real' GCSEs are sat, our students have overcome most challenges and anxieties around working for a sustained period in the sports hall (or smaller exam room), they understand the pressures they will face in these 'real' exams and have had support and guidance to ensure they are fully prepared.
Mock Exam Dates:
- Year 11 formal mocks:
- Monday 9th Nov and Wednesday 18th Nov 2026
- Monday 1st Feb and Thursday 11th Feb 2027
- Year 10 formal mocks:
- Monday 9th November 2026
- February 2027 - exact date TBC
- Year 9 formal mock:
- Summer 2027 - exact date TBC
Summer 2027 Exam Timetable
Exams start on Monday 10th May and finish on Tuesday 22nd June 2027 with a contingency day set for Wednesday 23rd June in the event of substantial disruption at a local or national level. When planning holidays, please ensure you are available throughout the whole exam period, including the contingency day.
The Summer 2027 exam timetable will be published when entries have been made at the end of February 2027. Once entries are in place, students will recieve an individual candidate timetable; they must check this very carefully to ensure that their entries are correct. If students have any queries regarding their entries, they should speak to the Exam Team without delay.
'Real' exams cannot be rescheduled. Medical evidence will be required from a doctor or hospital if students are too unwell to attend an exam. Students are responsible for checking their own timetable and arriving at school on the correct day and time.
If students miss an exam without good reason, parent/carers will be charged the full examination entry fee.
Additonal MFL GCSE Entries (eg Chinese, Arabic, German, Polish etc)
Please note that entries for additonal languages are submitted bi-annually. The next entry date for these will be summer 2028. am GuEidance
JCQ Exam Guidance
Guidance is produced for students 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. By being entered for formal exams, students agree to abide by the regulations of the exam boards. Copies of the current JCQ 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
Students must read these documents carefully and note that any break in examination rules or regulations could lead to disqualification or some/all qualifications. The school must report any breach of regulations or malpractice to the relevant awarding body.
