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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 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:

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🎨 Year 10 Art students at completed their first ten-hour exam for their 'Natural Forms' project, producing bright acrylic paintings of fruit, flowers & leaves, showcasing individual styles & confidence!
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 10, 2025
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❄️🎶 Tonight, is hosting our Christmas Arts Evening at 7pm in the Theatre. Enjoy Music & Dance performances plus amazing student Art, Photography & Craft displays. Free entry, with donations encouraged for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice. 🙏
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 09, 2025
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⚗️ New Year 12 Chemists at tackled their first A-Level practical experiment on titrations. They showed excellent focus and attention to detail in applying their theoretical knowledge. Great commitment to this demanding subject! ✨
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 08, 2025
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's Year 12 Art students learned oil painting techniques in a masterclass, creating detailed studies of the human eye for a 'Building Foundations' project. They started with photography to capture tones, lighting and subtle emotions. So proud of their dedication! 👁️🎨
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 05, 2025
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's Year 8 had an eye-opening 'Home Truths' session on homelessness with . 🙏 This vital session linked perfectly with their study of the book 'Stone Cold' in literacy. Students gained insight into the reality faced by 136,000+ young people in the UK.
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 02, 2025
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⚽📣 supports as we head into the FA Cup weekend and their game against Newport County. We wish them the best of luck as they aim for a spot in the third round and a potential Premier League matchup! 👏
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 02, 2025
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🛠️✨ Many thanks to amazing sculptor James Wild for inspiring our A-Level 3D Design students in his workshop at this week! The group learned about his impressive works with scrap metal, and took on a practical design task.
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 27, 2025
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🎭🎄 Excellent performance of A Christmas Carol by Quantum Theatre for Year 11 last Friday at ! A dynamic way to explore this key text for their GCSE English Literature. Students were highly engaged and showed exemplary conduct. 📚🌟
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 25, 2025
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's Year 9 basketball team showed incredible progress at the district tournament last night, reaching the final after finishing only 7th last year! They were runners-up after a close game against Stanborough. Great achievement thanks to hard work and resilience. 🥈🏀
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 14, 2025
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Fantastic start for the Student Council, with a representative from every reg group to ensure all voices are heard. Our Year 7 reps received their badges from Headteacher, Mrs Gill. The first meeting, led by our Sixth Form Senior Team, generated brilliant ideas. 💡
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 07, 2025
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Great job by 's Year 10 Basketball Team yesterday! 🤩🏀 They dominated the District Tournament, finishing top of the league before defeating Chancellors in the final 7-4 for the overall victory.🏆 The PE Faculty is very proud of their excellent sportsmanship.
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 04, 2025
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🎃👻 celebrated Halloween early. Sixth Formers rocked amazing costumes, and school dog Ada and guest school puppy Ros showed off adorable pumpkin and ghost outfits! 🐶 Spooky tunes also made for a memorable lunchtime. 🎶
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 24, 2025
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🌟 Year 13 results at are in the top 25% nationally for progress for the second year running, according to Alps! Graduates are now heading to Russell Group universities (King's, Leeds, etc.) and amazing institutions like the University of the Arts London! 🎉
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 24, 2025
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🌟 More from yesterday's outstanding Open Evening at . We are very grateful to our staff and students who worked hard to make the event such a success! 🏆
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 02, 2025
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🙏 Many thanks to all of the families who attended the Academy Open Evening last night! We were delighted so many members of our community were able to meet our students and staff, and see in person why Ofsted graded us Good in all areas! 🏫🥳
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 02, 2025
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A huge congratulations to two of 's former Head Students, Dr Mollie Georgiou and Dr Bradley Hopkins, on earning their doctorates! 🎓👏 Mollie is now a qualified Educational Psychologist, while Bradley is making good use of his PhD in Sustainable Chemistry!
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 02, 2025
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🎥🏅 Enjoy a new perspective on the Summer 2025 Sports Day, with video from the school drone, showing some of the many activities in which students competed. Congratulations to 🔴Somerville on their overall win! piped.video/watch?v=MhQYx3Yv…
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 01, 2025
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‼️Open Evening is this Wednesday‼️ Enjoy a tour of our fantastic facilities, refreshments from our restaurant-quality canteen providers, and a chance to speak with our enthusiastic students and staff.
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 29, 2025
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