Exams

Key dates for Year 11 pupils – 2025/26:

Date	Activity
24^th November to 5^th December	Year 11 PPEs (mock exams)
9^th February to 27^th February	Year 11 PPEs set 2 (mock exams)
11^th May to 19^th June	Year 11 GCSE exams
Thursday 20^th August	Year 11 GCSE results day

Key dates for Year 10 pupils – 2025/26:

Date	Activity
12^th January to 16^th January	Year 10 PPEs (mock exams) core
22^nd June to 3^rd July	Year 10 PPEs set 2 (mock exams)

Exam Boards used for each subject:

GCSE English	AQA
GCSE Maths	Pearson (Edexcel)
GCSE Combined/Triple Science	AQA
GCSE Geography	Cambridge OCR A
GCSE History	Pearson (Edexcel)
GCSE Spanish	AQA
GCSE Art	AQA
GCSE Photography	AQA
Cambridge National L1/2 IT	Cambridge OCR (National)
GCSE Computer Science	Cambridge OCR
Cambridge National L1/2 Creative iMedia	Cambridge OCR (National)
L1/2 Hospitality and Catering	WJEC (Eduqas)
Cambridge National L1/2 Engineering Design	Cambridge OCR (National)
Cambridge National L1/2 Sports Studies	Cambridge OCR (National)
BTEC Music Practice	Pearson (Edexcel)
Y11 – BTEC L1/2 Dance Y10 – GCSE Dance	Y11 – Pearson (Edexcel) Y10 – AQA
GCSE Drama	Pearson (Edexcel)
GCSE Religious Studies	AQA
GCSE Film Studies	WJEC (Eduqas)

Exam Board Phone Numbers

AQA	08001977162
Cambridge OCR	01223553998
Pearson (Edexcel)	03444632535
WJEC (Eduqas)	02920265077

Bridgwater College Academy centre number is 63213

Exam Regulations

Exams are conducted according to JCQ regulations which are available at www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents/ (opens in new window)

Information for Candidates FOR JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications):

Please click on the document below for information for candidates:

JCQ – Written Examinations

JCQ – Preparing to sit your exams

JCQ – Coursework Assessment

JCQ – On-screen Examinations

JCQ – Using Social Media

JCQ - Exam room - Warning to Candidates poster

JCQ – Exam room – Unauthorised items poster

JCQ – AI poster

JCQ – Privacy Notice

JCQ – FAQs – Using Calculators

Access Arrangements:

Please click on the document below for information about access arrangements.

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JCQ – Parent guidance information sheet 2025-26 – Access Arrangements

For your information - Data Consent Forms:

For any child needing access arrangements, applications for access arrangements will be processed online using Access Arrangements Online ((AAO), in line with the UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018.

JCQ guideline also state “The importance of considering access arrangements that help prepare candidates for the demands of the workplace. While 25% extra time remains a common arrangement, it may not always be the most appropriate or transferable support. SENCos are encouraged to consider alternatives such as assistive technology, supervised rest breaks, timers, or listening to music or white noise. These options may better reflect real-world adjustments and promote long-term independence.”

If you would like more information on access arrangements please contact the BCA SENCo, via the school office email address.

Useful Information

Student Guide to Exam Anxiety