Examination & Results
Exam Office Details
Exams Office Details
Telephone: 01789 268 051
Email: examsanddata@stratfordschool.co.uk
Exams Office term time open hours:
8.30am to 2.30pm
At Stratford upon Avon School there are the following main examination seasons:
- November: GCSE Re-sits
- May/June: GCSE and A Levels
In addition there are:
- March/April/May: GCSE Practical Exams
- January/April/July: External and mock exams
Details of each exam series will be confirmed in advance with a timetable published in the Examination and Assessment Timetables section below.
Important Exam Updates
A government announcement on 4 January 2021 stated that Summer 2021 exams would not take place as normal and that details surrounding this would be issued in due course following discussions with OFQUAL. From 15 to 29 January OFQUAL and the DfE ran joint consultations seeking views on how grades and qualifications should be awarded this year for both general and vocational qualifications . Links to both consultation outcome reports published on 25 February 2021 can be found below. Supporting infographics are also available.
GCSE & A Level
OFQUAL GCSE, AS and A Level Infographic
Vocational Qualifications
OFQUAL Vocational Qualification Infographic
Each awarding body has provided detailed guidance based on the outcome reports. More information can be found in the Exam Updates and Information section, including FAQs.
Examination & Assessment Timetables
Timetables for each exam series, once confirmed, will be published in this section.
Internal
Year 10 Mock Timetable Summer 2021
Year 12 Mock Timetable Summer 2021
Summer 2021 Practical Assessment Timetable - April 2021
Year 11 Mock Timetable - May 2021
Year 12 & 13 Mock Timetable - May 2021
External
Summer 2021
The government announcement on 4 January 2021 stated that Summer 2021 exams would not take place as normal and that details surrounding this would be issued in due course following discussions with OFQUAL.
Each awarding body is now working to provide detailed guidance based on the outcome reports and this expected before the Easter break.
Important Public Health Information
There are vital public health measures put in place by government that must be followed by all to minimise the risk of transmission of Covid-19 across communities. Please read carefully the Covid-19 Public Health Advice - exams 2020-21 which details how Stratford upon Avon School will manage and mitigate health risks for those involved in delivering and sitting exams.
Covid-19 Public Health Advice - exams 2020-21 (12.01.2021)
Updates to this advice will be made as government guidance is published.
Travelling to and from school
Please refer to government guidance for travel which must be followed when travelling to and from school.
Post Results Services
Post results services are available for the Autumn 2020 series. Please contact the Exams Office directly for more information.
Collection of Certificates - Summer 2020 Series
From Monday 22 March 2021 the opportunity to collect certificates will resume. It will be a strict appointment only process to ensure staff and public safety. To arrange collection of certificates for qualifications achieved at Stratford upon Avon School please email:
examsanddata@stratfordschool.co.uk
Please be aware that the certificate collection process is subject to change following any government Covid-19 Public Health announcements.
Review of Coursework/NEA Marking Appeals Policy
Student Exam Procedures
Students must ensure that they are familiar with the regulations of exams and processes that are in place to support them. The Exam Procedures - Student Guide 2020-21 contains key information that all students taking external assessments and exams during 2020-21 must read.
Exam Procedures - Student Guide 2020-21
Document updated in April 2021.
Private Candidates
Stratford upon Avon School can only accept private entry requests from candidates if they were on roll at school and sat exams, or completed qualifications, during the previous academic year (or within the previous 12 months).
Key JCQ Documentation
JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) have produced information for candidates which provide you with important information regarding coursework, non-exam assessments as well as written and oral examinations. Each document should be read by all students completing controlled assessments, coursework or non-exam assessments and taking external exams. Each document is all contained with thin the Exam Procedures - Student Guide 2020-21.
Information for Candidates 2020-21
JCQ Information for Candidates - Written Exams
JCQ Information for Candidates - Onscreen tests
JCQ Information for Candidates - Coursework
JCQ Information for Candidates - Non Examined Assessments
JCQ Information for Candidates - Social Media
JCQ Information for Candidates - Privacy Notice
The JCQ documents are for all schools in England and Wales to ensure consistency of approach and the integrity of the examinations system.
Examination Guidance - On the Day
Ensure you know exactly when your exams are by referring to your exam timetable.
Remember to bring the correct equipment to each exam - a minimum of a black pen (not gel), a pencil and a rubber in a clear, uncoloured pencil case.
If you bring a bottle of water to the exam you must remove the label and ensure it is no bigger than 500ml, clear and uncoloured.
Mobile phones, smart watches and all types of data storage devices are strictly prohibited in all exam rooms. This includes headphones and ear buds.
Wrist watches of any kind are also prohibited in the exam rooms
All students are expected in full school uniform for each exam.
And finally... arrive in good time, at least 15 minutes before the start of the published exam time.
Awarding Body Information
At Stratford upon Avon School we are registered with a range of awarding bodies in order to deliver a wide range of qualifications.
Below are details of the key awarding bodies with whom we work with and a link to their site for helpful materials. Please note that the most recent papers are not available for general public access.
AQA
Devas Street
Manchester
M15 6EX
http://web.aqa.org.uk/exams-office/exams-guidance/qp-ms_finder.php
Edexcel/Pearson
190 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7BH
http://www.edexcel.com/i-am-a/student/Pages/pastpapers.aspx
OCR
Syndicate Building
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
http://www.ocr.org.uk/i-want-to/download-past-papers/
WJEC/Eduqas
245 Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YX
http://www.wjec.co.uk/students/past-papers/
GCSE Exam Prep
Please see the link below for the latest GCSE prep: