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Examinations

Goldington Academy centre number – 15171

Summer 2026 Examination Timetable

Contingency days are built into the timetable by the examining boards in the event of national or significant local disruption. All students must be available until Wednesday 24 June 2026 should an awarding body need to invoke its contingency plan.

Ofqual – What you need to know before your exams

Examination queries: examoffice@goldington.beds.sch.uk

AI and Assessments – student guide

How exams are marked

Coping with exam pressure

Remaining calm throughout your exams

Information for Candidates

The school is bound by the rules of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and the awarding bodies regarding the conduct of examinations. Any breaches must be reported and may result in cancellation of papers or disqualification. Candidates must read the information below carefully.

JCQ Rules and Guidance for Candidates
Unauthorised items poster Written exams
On-screen tests Non-examination assessments
Preparing to sit exams Social media
Warning to candidates Coursework

Goldington Academy Exam Policies
Examinations Policy Access Arrangements Policy
Emergency Evacuation Policy Equality (Exams) Policy
Non-examined Assessment Policy Word Processor Policy
Internal Appeals Policy Special Consideration Policy
Complaints Policy Student Examinations Handbook
Data Protection (Exams) Policy Lockdown (Exams) Policy
BTEC Policy and Procedures Exam Contingency Policy
Archiving Policy Whistleblowing (Exams) Policy
Malpractice Policy Conflict of Interest Policy
Year 10 Vocational Handbook  

Subjects
Subject Qualification Awarding Body
Art & Design: Fine Art GCSE Pearson
Biology GCSE Pearson
Chemistry GCSE Pearson
Combined Science GCSE Pearson
Computer Science GCSE OCR
Creative iMedia Cambridge National OCR
Dance GCSE AQA
Design Technology GCSE AQA
Drama GCSE AQA
ELC – English Entry Level Certificate AQA
ELC – Maths Entry Level Certificate Pearson
ELC – Science Entry Level Certificate Pearson
English Language GCSE AQA
English Literature GCSE AQA
Enterprise & Marketing Cambridge National OCR
French GCSE Pearson
Further Maths Level 2 Award AQA
Geography GCSE AQA
Health & Social Care Cambridge National OCR
History GCSE AQA
Hospitality & Catering Level 1/2 Vocational Award WJEC
Mathematics GCSE Pearson
Music GCSE OCR
Physical Education GCSE OCR
Physics GCSE Pearson
Psychology GCSE AQA
Religious Studies GCSE AQA
Spanish GCSE Edexcel
Sports Studies Cambridge National OCR
Travel and Tourism BTEC Pearson

Links to Awarding Bodies
AQA Pearson
WJEC OCR

Unique Learner Numbers (ULN) and Personal Learning Records (PLR)

All Year 9 students are assigned a Unique Learner Number (ULN) in preparation for end-of-course assessments. A Personal Learning Record (PLR) provides a verified record of achievements and qualifications.

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