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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 2024

The summer 2024 written exams timetable starts Thursday 2nd May continues through to the final contingency day of Wednesday 26th June 2024.

CANDIDATES MUST REMAIN AVAILABLE UP TO AND INCLUDING WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE 2024, SHOULD EXAMINATIONS NEED TO BE RESCHEDULED.

Timetable for Summer Exams 2024 (PDF)

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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⚽🏅 Remel (Year 9) has made the community proud, with his nomination as Player of the Season for the district football team! pic.twitter.com/QGgF2FMF4Y
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 01, 2023
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📚🎄 's friendly team of Students Librarians was delighted to welcome a new group of students to their ranks. First on the agenda at the Year 7 students' first librarian meeting -- helping the older students to put up their Christmas tree with literary decorations! pic.twitter.com/C5s9JzacpI
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 01, 2023
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📷🤝 Congratulations to the winners of this month's Photo Challenge, Esmerelda (Year 7) and Dragos (Year 8). The November's challenge saw students trying to capture a photo showcasing friendship. pic.twitter.com/1dWRd2s6Pb
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 01, 2023
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🎨🦌🦎🐍A good mix of animals and styles by 's Year 11 artists in their ten hour project. pic.twitter.com/BhCZpqUuaD
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 27, 2023
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🎨🐯🐱 Some of the cats in progress, by 's Year 11 artists, in their 'Land, Sea and Sky' project, acrylic on canvas. pic.twitter.com/ydIIIsZpSp
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🚒👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 Well done to the students on the LIFE Project earlier this term, learning how to be a firefighter through drills, hose work, ladder safety, use of fire apparatus and general first aid. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/I8SB6nBuK8
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 21, 2023
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💐🌵📷🌧 Despite four hours of rain, 's young photographers from Years 10-13 had a great day at , with at least some sunshine towards the end of the day! ☀ pic.twitter.com/jHpnzmL5ZF
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 16, 2023
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🎶 Congratulations to 7S/Mu1, this year's winners of 's 'Cupcake Challenge' for learning the elements of music. They were delighted to receive their reward this afternoon! 🧁 pic.twitter.com/GFGNr5w9a3
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 16, 2023
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🎃🍂📷 Great work by 's young photographers on their fantastic submissions on the theme of 'Autumn', with Iris (Year 7), Charlie (Year 9) and Kacey (Year 11) submitting the winning entries! pic.twitter.com/G5jgMxZyDr
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 15, 2023
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An amazing performance for our Year 2 children at as they took back in the annual speed stacking event. pic.twitter.com/AVYfI7bIsr
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 15, 2023
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@ HertswoodUK - Nov 13, 2023
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A terrific day of sports for our children. Our Year 4 children finished second in the Rapid Fire Cricket tournament while our Year 6 Hockey team lost 1-0 but still managed to qualify for the Partnership Finals. Congratulations to all and thank you to for hosting pic.twitter.com/vDN51J46oD
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 09, 2023
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🥼🔬👨‍🚀 students had a great time at New Scientist Live 2023. A highlight was Chloe (Year 9) getting to speak directly to on the International Space Station, who told her about 'blue jet' lightning, which strikes upwards towards space! pic.twitter.com/UnxIcwgw4s
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 08, 2023
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🎃🕸🍿 Great costumes on display at 's Year 7 Halloween Disco on Monday! Our thanks to our PTA for organising the fantastic event. pic.twitter.com/qsuRk5hOPt
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 02, 2023
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This month, Years 7 to 11 at welcomed guest speakers from the organisations 'One Chance' and 'DBA Project', for workshops on county lines and the severe implications they have on individuals. pic.twitter.com/7WPeAG7jy0
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 31, 2023
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🍕👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Great pizzas by Year 10 students as part of their work on dough-making this term, which also included scones and bread rolls. pic.twitter.com/ykkzn2Najr
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 19, 2023
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📷💐 Great work by Year 10 Photographers at on the topic of 'Natural Forms', using studio lighting equipment and macro close up studio boxes. pic.twitter.com/5VNum1hUr5
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 19, 2023
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Be aware the Academy will be open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday 17th October.See our statement regarding today at https://t.co/1ZDguFHD8F and thank you for your continued support.
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 16, 2023
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Unfortunately due to security concerns the school will be closed today (Monday 16th October). We apologise for the late notice, and will update you later in the day regarding tomorrow.Thank you.
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 16, 2023
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