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Exams

The information on this page is related to all exams taken at Hertswood Academy, including internal assessments. It contains important information for candidates and sets out clear expectations for exams.

Candidates are expected to read and adhere to the following guidance prior to the start of their course and before the start of every exam season. Candidates will receive this information electronically and during special exam assemblies.

The following link will take you to the Joint Council of Qualification 'Information for Candidates' page.

Information for Candidates

Summer examinations 2025

The summer 2025 written exams timetable starts Thursday 1st May continues through to the final contingency day of Wednesday 25th June 2025.

CANDIDATES MUST REMAIN AVAILABLE UP TO AND INCLUDING WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE 2025, SHOULD EXAMINATIONS NEED TO BE RESCHEDULED.

Exam certificates

Hertswood Academy holds students’ certificates for one year from receipt. After this time, certificates are destroyed. Duplicate certificates can be obtained directly from the awarding body for a fee.

Certificates are usually received by schools around November, but due to Year 11 internal assessments taking place early December, they are not available for distribution until January the following year. 

Hertswood Academy will post collection dates on our social media.

For any information regarding exams, please email:

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@ HertswoodUK - Sep 26, 2024
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Thank you to the staff and students who worked to make 's Open Evening such a success. We hope you were able to attend to learn more about the Academy.Enjoy some pictures from the event. Many more at https://t.co/yEleOWf0B4 pic.twitter.com/sV3zXBlbGp
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 26, 2024
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🛫 Before the summer break, fifteen Year 9 students from took to the skies at , thanks to .💬"The students were a credit to the school, and had an experience they will never forget." -Mr Sands, Careers Lead pic.twitter.com/TzoUVARWNY
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2024
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Our thanks to MP for his letters of congratulations on 's exam results, both to the school and to our top-performing students. 🙏🏫 pic.twitter.com/uNkaM3nmz7
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 18, 2024
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⚽🏀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ As we start our 2024-25 Academic Year full of enthusiasm, we look back to our Summer 2024 Sports Day, with drone footage of some of the activities students competed in. https://t.co/E2AM29OdeECongratulations to 🔴Somerville on their overall win at the event! 🏆
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 13, 2024
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🥳🎉 Congratulations to 's Year 11 on an excellent set of results, including:⚬ 60%+ 9-4 in Maths, English and Science⚬ 100% 9-4 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics⚬ 75%+ 9-4 in Art and PhotographyMore at https://t.co/OI51L9kAAP pic.twitter.com/zs0BkIHY5r
@ HertswoodUK - Aug 22, 2024
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We are delighted to celebrate the success of 's Year 13 students, who produced an excellent set of results in their first set of formal examinations, with 70% A* to C in A Level and 72% Distinction* to Merit in BTEC courses.More at https://t.co/MNnIcG1Rju pic.twitter.com/7h05BbIszH
@ HertswoodUK - Aug 15, 2024
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🎨 The Art Department is delighted to announce that the work of alumni, Aimee King, has been selected for display at the world-renowned Royal Academy of Arts!Aimee's double portrait, 'Sean by Candlelight', was painted while she was in Year 13. pic.twitter.com/4e1Az16KNE
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 22, 2024
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📰📅 Find a full run-down of news and pictures from 's fantastic 2024 summer term, at https://t.co/eBtHth1FsPWe wish everyone a restful and very enjoyable summer break! pic.twitter.com/MCCp3hguG7
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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🏆 We are excited to announce that 's House Cup for 2024 goes to 🟦Cavendish, with a stunning 73,500 House Points!The result was announced in year group assemblies today, along with many awards to recognise the hard work of individual students across the Academy. pic.twitter.com/Iiq2btSDLu
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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Congratulations to 🟥Somerville on their overall win at our fantastic Sports Day to mark the final week of term!🟦Cavendish and 🟨Nuffield came a close joint second, with 🟩Darwin taking the final spot.Well done to 's students and staff who made the day a success. pic.twitter.com/l3yjL40jYB
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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Congratulations to 🟥Somerville on their overall win at our fantastic Sports Day to mark the final week of term!🟦Cavendish and 🟨Somerville came a close joint second, with 🟩Darwin taking the final spot.Well done 's students and staff who made the day a success. pic.twitter.com/zfzjpaRtWm
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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🎶🎸🥁🎙🎨 Well done to the students across for their outstanding performances at Tuesday's Summer Arts Evening!Some of the performers are near the end of their time at the Academy, but others in Year 7 took the stage after starting with their instruments this year! pic.twitter.com/k7WCW7bVOR
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 18, 2024
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Incredible job team! Congratulations and thank you 💗
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 18, 2024
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Congratulations to 's Year 8 on raising a whopping £1,624 for Cancer Research UK , through the last week! 👟 pic.twitter.com/vSrhkAjmze
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 17, 2024
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Congratulations to the students and staff who this year completed a research project with focusing on developing pro-social behaviour.We look forward to continuing to work with UCL's fantastic team next year. pic.twitter.com/79dMXgZAyV
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 16, 2024
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🏏 's Year 9 & 10 cricketers played with amazing spirit and teamwork in their most recent game against , but ultimately Yavneh came away with the win.Congratulations to the team on showing constant improvement, and well done to all involved. pic.twitter.com/ExErg4ZlRH
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 15, 2024
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⚙️📅 Week of DT - FridayKoray and Kacper finish off 's Week of DT, with their sports-themed lighting solutions. We look forward to sharing more from our Design & Technology students in the 2024-25 academic year! pic.twitter.com/fh97JvUHFu
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 12, 2024
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⚙️📅 Week of DT - ThursdayToday 's Week of DT brings us Gabriel, with a multi-purpose product to act as a headphone and games controller holder, and Vasilija, who took the unique approach of embedding her lighting into a mirrored background for a jewellery drawer. pic.twitter.com/VFn9TAHxyh
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 11, 2024
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