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 (Wed-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 Exam Timetable
2026 02 19 exam timetable website version v2.pdf
Results & Post-Results Services - Summer 2026 A Level & GCSE Exams
Summer 2026 A Level results will be issued to students on the morning of Thursday 13th August 2026 and GCSE results will be issued on the morning of Thursday 20th August 2026. The results will also be sent out via email before midday on both days for students who are unable to make it into school.
We trust you will be pleased with your results. However, should you have any concerns, we encourage you to discuss them with a teacher, head of department, the Exams Team or Careers. We will be able to advise you on your options and next steps. This might include explaining how your grade was reached, requesting a review of marking, explaining options for resits and, finally, the possibility of asking us to appeal your result.
If you would like to proceed with a Post Results service, please visit the Exam Office to discuss further and collect a PRS form. Post Results services could include:
- clerical checks (checking all parts of the script have been marked, the totalling & recording of marks)
- reviews of marking (a post-results review of the original marking to ensure the mark scheme has been applied correctly)
- access to exam scripts (e.g. accessing copies of exam scripts to determine whether or not to request reviews of marking)
Before we can request any of these services on your behalf, you must sign and return the form to us, confirming that you understand that grades are not protected, meaning a grade could go down, stay the same or increase as a result of a review. Fees also apply for these services, payable per paper rather than per subject, and are listed on the form. Payment for these services can be arranged via Arbor or by BACS transfer (all payment details are included on the form).
More information on results and Post-results services can be found in this JCQ overview.
EXAM CERTIFICATE COLLECTION
Older exam certificates are available for students to collect 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
