Exam Information
Key Stage 4
summer-2024-wales-and-eduqas-gcse-final-exam-timetable-22-06-23.pdfWJEC Exam Timetable
Public examinations take place during November, January and May/June for pupils in years 10 and 11.
The examination timetable from the WJEC qualifications are shown in the PDF above.
Year 11 After school Revision offer.pdfAfter School Revision
The pdf above shows the after school revision offer for Year 11. Pupils are invited to attend these sessions to support them with their examination preparation.
spring-summer-2024-el-l1-2-3-final-exam-timetable-v8-10-07-23.pdfVocational Qualifications
At Pencoedtre High School pupils in years 10 and 11 also have the opportunity to gain qualifications in vocational subjects.
The examination timetable for these courses from the WJEC are shown in the pdf above.
Exams and NEA Timetable.pdfInternal Assessments
During the school year pupils in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 will take part in internal assessments that will contribute to their qualifications. These can be in the form of Non Examination Assessments (NEA's), Oral Assessments or Practical Assessments depending on the subject studied. The pdf document here outlines the dates of these assessments to support pupils and parents with their planning.
KS4 Revision Guide.pdfRevision Booklet
In order to support pupils in Key Stage 4 with their GCSE examinations we have produced a revision booklet that all pupils in years 10 and 11 received in their assemblies. This contains links to useful websites that will support your child with their revision.
A copy of this can be found here.
Key Stage 5
summer-2024-wales-and-eduqas-as-a-level-final-timetable-22-06-23.pdfWJEC Exam Timetable
Public examinations take place during November, January and May/June for pupils in years 12 and 13.
The examination timetable for WJEC qualifications are shown in the PDF above.
After School Revision
The pdf above shows the after school revision offer for Year 12 and 13. Pupils are invited to attend these sessions to support them with their examination preparation.
btec-summer2024-final-timetable-3.xlsxBTEC Courses
Pupils in the Sixth form will also be studying a range of BTEC qualifications.
The exam timetable above is for any pupil studying Pearson BTEC qualifications.
Exams and NEA Timetable.pdfInternal Assessments
During the school year pupils in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 will take part in internal assessments that will contribute to their qualifications. These can be in the form of Non Examination Assessments (NEA's), Oral Assessments or Practical Assessments depending on the subject studied. The pdf document here outlines the dates of these assessments to support pupils and parents with their planning.
6th Form Revision Strategies.pdfRevision Strategies
In order to support pupils in the Sixth form pupils, Barry Sixth have produced the document on the left that is full of strategies, hints and tips that will support sixth form pupils with their revision.
Examination Guidance
JCQ Guidance
The JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulates and sets out the rules and regulations for conducting any examination in PHS. A summary of the information for candidates can be found here, it is advised that all pupils are familiar with this information.
The full list of information can be found here:
https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents/
JCQ Guidance rules.pdfExam Results
A Level
Thursday 15th of August
Year 13 - 9.00am - 11.00am
Year 12 - 9.00am - 11.00 am
GCSE
Thursday 22nd of August
Year 11 - 9.00am - 11.00am
Year 10 - 9.00am - 11.00 am