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GCSE Grading System
Please see here for a breakdown of the new GCSE grading system and how it compares to the previous A*–G system. All students should be aiming for at least a Grade 4 (a ‘standard pass’) in every subject.
Foundation vs Higher Tiers
In some subjects, students sit either a Foundation paper (covering grades 1–5) or a Higher paper (covering grades 4–9).
Your teacher will guide you towards the tier that best matches your ability and helps you reach your potential.
Vocational Subjects
Vocational courses are not graded in the same way as GCSEs. Instead, they follow a system of:
Pass (equivalent to around a Grade 4/5)
Merit (equivalent to around a Grade 6)
Distinction (equivalent to around a Grade 7/8)
Distinction* (equivalent to a Grade 8/9)
This allows vocational qualifications to be compared with GCSEs while recognising the different style of learning and assessment.
Year 10 Exam Information
Year 10 Exam Information
Welcome to GCSE Evening - 24th Sept 2025
We welcome our year 10 to start thier GCSE journey. This event shared key information about the year ahead and the requirements for GCSE's. It shares the importance of the EBACC and how we start this journey together now to ensure that the students get the best opportunity pertunity when entering year 11 to achieve the best outcomes.
The evening highlight the support and guidance available to all year 10 pupils and the key strategies used to increase attendance, rewards ad outcomes.
Year 11 Exam Information
Year 11 Exam Information
JCQ Contingency Date - Wednesday 24th June 2026
JCQ Contingency Date - Wednesday 24th June 2026
Parents, please be aware of the mandatory JCQ Contingency Dates for all Year 11 students' GCSEs this summer; these are official reserve days scheduled in the event of widespread exam disruption. This means your child must remain available until the final date, Wednesday 24 June 2026, as they must be able to sit any exam rescheduled by the examination boards. Their attendance on this day is non-negotiable and essential to successfully complete their qualifications.
Expectations Evening Presentation - 10th Sept 2025
As we face the academic year ahead, I would like to remind you of the poignant quote by Steve Jobs, "everything is important - Success is in the detail."
Let's remind the students of the importance of hard work and foster a culture of resilience, perseverance and discipline to help them embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and development.
This evening was used to highlight the key journey that year 11 are embarking on and share key information around parental engagement and what support is in place.
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