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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.

Summer 2025 Exams Timetable  |  PDF

Students will receive their personalised timetables during their Exams Assembly in March 2025

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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We were incredibly fortunate to welcome sprinter Dwain Chambers to today! He shared his powerful story with Years 7-9, discussing the impact of past choices and the importance of open communication. His candid talk and Q&A session delivered a poignant message. ✨🙌 pic.twitter.com/5g7o7lLl45
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Huge thanks to alumni, including Sophie Pender (93% Club CEO) and Ben Tiplady, for inspiring our Year 12s during our Futures Days! Sophie and Ben, Head Girl and Boy at the same time, took the chance to meet with their current successors, Tanzima and Allan. pic.twitter.com/0xl9Qig1QQ
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📚✨ Year 7 & 8 students had an amazing time at Habs recently, meeting author Paul Dowswell! They were fascinated to learn about the research behind his WWI book, Eleven Eleven. The students were exemplary, asking brilliant and insightful questions! pic.twitter.com/fYM7sgI8hW
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🚣‍♀️ Congratulations to 's Executive Headteacher, Peter, and PA, Claire, part of a team that smashed the continuous indoor rowing world record! They rowed for an incredible 36 hours raising over £6,000 for 'The Good Life Orphanage' in Kenya! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/Ct9GuzrHE6
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🔴🏆 Congratulations to Somerville on their overall win at 's 2025 Sports Day last week, after a series of morning sports and afternoon athletics events. More pictures at https://t.co/qTGLyUxXYy tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/2woz1ffY24
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 16, 2025
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👏🎓 Huge congratulations to 's Year 13 leavers! We were so proud to celebrate your achievements at your Leavers' Assembly and party at Arkley Golf Club. We can't wait to see you on Results Day and wish you all the best for your futures! pic.twitter.com/rJyjEW07lx
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 16, 2025
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📸✨ Very impressed by the creativity of Photography students! Year 9 photographers have been experimenting with levitation using Photoshop and mastering shutter speed with light. Meanwhile, Ronnie in Year 11 bravely took on a beehive for his 'Gatherings' project! 🐝 pic.twitter.com/YHd5vAY9HP
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✨ Capping off our Art Exhibition, we're thrilled to showcase incredible A-Level art! Our talented students poured their effort into pieces on 'Union' & 'Surfaces'. 's Art team can't wait to see their creative futures flourish! More pictures at https://t.co/qTGLyUyvO6 pic.twitter.com/YzgcouehSl
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📷🤩 The recent Art Exhibition at was a dazzling showcase of our Photography students' incredible talent! An entire room bursting with their fantastic, professional-quality work. Huge thanks to all who visited and celebrated their vision! ✨ pic.twitter.com/XPVEhTw3SH
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 04, 2025
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⚽🤩 Year 7 & 10 had an amazing time with ! They brought their playoff trophy & answered questions about football and education. So inspiring, especially with BWFC Lead Academy Coach (& former Hertswood teacher) Micky Engwell joining them. Great visit! pic.twitter.com/PrDzQFpBpZ
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 04, 2025
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🎨🖼 More from 's talented Year 11 artists over their GCSE years. Our thanks to everyone who attended our recent exhibition and had such kind words about our students' progress and achievements! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/sh5IbH4osa
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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🌷🐯🖌 's Year 11 Art students have produced some stunning work through their GCSE course, which was on full display at our Art & Photography Exhibition in June. More at https://t.co/qTGLyUyvO6 pic.twitter.com/VmZkzr7Ql9
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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👟🌞 Next Thursday 's Year 8 students will be running the 'Race for Life' 5km run for Cancer Research UK, and would love to raise another great amount for the important cause. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Please consider donating at https://t.co/qHBCvI8ift -- Thank you! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7soptZFrpL
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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🌞🎵🎨 Don't forget to catch 's Summer Arts Evening, next Tuesday at 7pm! pic.twitter.com/pMrrkik4RO
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Exec Headteacher, Peter Gillett, launched 's latest fundraiser with his song 'Miracles Happen (Inside of You)', in support of 👇https://t.co/Y1QdecS6u1 Please donate if you are able, at https://t.co/13X1OYPjUf
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 02, 2025
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students loved watching London Mavericks vs. Nottingham Forest netball before half-term! 🏐 From the fan zone to a thrilling 57-48 Mavericks win, it was an amazing day. Even got a picture with the team! ✨ pic.twitter.com/q7dXYJJhgJ
@ HertswoodUK - Jun 06, 2025
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Huge congratulations to 's Sixth Form Senior Team for 2025-26! The students navigated a rigorous selection process, including nominations, applications, and impressive presentations to every year group. ✨ We are excited to see their positive impact on our community! pic.twitter.com/bJVksFutCI
@ HertswoodUK - Jun 06, 2025
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