EXAMS INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
GCSE and A Level Certificates 2025
We can send certificates by recorded delivery for students who are not staying at the school for Sixth Form or who have left for University or College.
Please note, the certificates will only be sent to the home address currently held on record on the school system.
There is a £10 fee for this service, payable via ParentPay, item ‘Postage cost for Exam Certificates 2025’.
Please complete the permission form attached if you wish to take advantage of this service.
Completed forms should be returned to kjames@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk and payment made by ParentPay by 1st September 2025.
Alternatively, Certificates can be collected from school in the Autumn Term, details to follow.
Exams Information
The Examinations Office at Hinchley Wood School are here to help students through the examination process, both internal and mock exams (years 9-13) and the public exams (year 11 and 13).
There are lots of rules and regulations surrounding public exams that all schools have to adhere to. Information regarding the rules and regulations surrounding exams are included in this section of the website and explained to students in assemblies and tutor time from year 9 onwards.
The internal/mock exams are run as closely as possible to the public exams so that all students have an understanding of what is expected of them. There are consequences if rules are breached (known as malpractice) in any exam, however in public exams this could lead to disqualification from an exam.
Our team ensure that we adhere to the relevant regulations and that examinations are administered fairly to all students.
If you have any questions regarding exams please contact Sally Nestor, Examinations Manager at
snestor@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
JCQ Documentation
JCQ is the organisation that represents the major UK exam boards. JCQ works to ensure that exams and assessments are conducted fairly and consistently across different qualifications in all schools and colleges in the UK and Internationally. They set guidelines and regulations for various educational assessments, including GCSEs and A-levels, and they help maintain standards in the examination system.
They publish a number of documents providing information for candidates regarding current exam regulations, these are updated annually. The documents are all sent to students and parents / carers in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 during the Autumn term. It is the responsibility of candidates to read all the regulations and we encourage parents and carers to do so also. You can view all of the documents below.
The HWS Examinations Handbook provides further details about these rules and regulations, as well as the specific examination processes and procedures followed at Hinchley Wood School.
Ofqual, the independent government department that sets and maintains standards for qualifications, exams and assessments in England has produced guidance to help students with exams. Please visit the link below for further information and for helpful strategies to cope with exam pressure.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofqual-student-guide-to-exams-and-assessments-in-2025
