Aug 21, 2025
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.
Summer examinations 2026
The summer 2026 written exams timetable starts Thursday 7th May and continues through to the final contingency day of Wednesday 24th June 2026.
CANDIDATES MUST REMAIN AVAILABLE UP TO AND INCLUDING WEDNESDAY 24th JUNE 2026, SHOULD EXAMINATIONS NEED TO BE RESCHEDULED.
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 advertise collection dates on our social media.
For any information regarding exams, please email:
