Exams
You will find all the information you need in relation to the Year 11 exams on our website. We hope you find the information published here helpful.
If you would like further information or clarification, please contact our Exams Officer, Mrs Taylor, by calling the office number (01234 303403) or by emailing [email protected].
You will need to read and be aware of some important documentation in terms of procedures and supporting your child to prepare for their GCSEs. Please click here to be taken to the ‘Essential information for Pupils & Parents‘ page.
EXAM NEWS
Certificates
If you left Castle Newnham in 2020 and have still not collected your certificates, please call the school to arrange collection from the main office.
GCSE certificates for Summer 2021 are now available for collection from the main school office. Please collect in person if possible. If you need someone to collect them for you, please email the exams office ([email protected]) informing us who this will be. The named person will need to bring photographic evidence of identity.
Exams Summer 2022
Please click here for the Summer 2022 official timetable. Please note that morning exams start at 9.00am and afternoon exams start at 1.30pm.
Pupils need to in school at least 30 minutes before the exam is due to start.
There is a Contingency Day on Wednesday 29th June 2022, therefore all pupils should be available until Thursday 30th June 2022.
Results day will be from 8.00am on Thursday 25th August 2022.
Exam boards September 2021 – June 2022
Subject | Code | Exam Board |
English Literature | 8702 | AQA |
English Language | 8700 | AQA |
Combined Science Trilogy | 8464 | AQA |
Triple science – Biology | 8461 | AQA |
Triple science – Chemistry | 8462 | AQA |
Triple science – Physics | 8463 | AQA |
Entry Level Certificate Science | 5960 | AQA |
Art (Fine Art) | 8202 | AQA |
Design Tech | 8552 | AQA |
Drama | 8261 | AQA |
Religious Studies | 8062 | AQA |
Physical Education | J587 | OCR |
Music | J536 | OCR |
Maths (foundation) | J560 | OCR |
Maths (higher) | 1MA1 | Pearson/Edexcel |
French | 1FR0 | Pearson/Edexcel |
German | 1GN0 | Pearson/Edexcel |
Geography | 1GA0 | Pearson/Edexcel |
History | 1HI0 | Pearson/Edexcel |
Dance (Performing Arts) BTech | Pearson/Edexcel | |
Home cooking skills BTech | Pearson/Edexcel | |
Functional Skills (Entry level) English and Maths | Pearson/Edexcel | |
Hospitality & Catering (Vocational awards L1/2) |
5569 |
WJEC |
ASDAN | CoPE Level 1/2 | ASDAN |