Exams
Welcome to our Exams page. Please check this page regularly for updated exams/assessment information and guidance. Information is also available on the Exams notice board in H Block.
GCSE Certificates 2025
Certificates which have not been collected will be available for collection from reception from Friday 28 November.
Certificates must be signed for upon collection, and we are unable to release certificates to anyone other than the student unless they have provided written permission. An email to school or a hand written note is acceptable, however we are unable to accept text/whatsapp messages/screen shots of messages).
Any uncollected certificates will be retained for 5 years, after which they will be securely disposed of.
Year 11 Mini Mocks
Year 11 students have Mini-Mocks taking place throughout week beginning Mon 2nd March.
The aim for the mini mocks is to provide an opportunity for further exam experience whilst building confidence ahead of the final GCSE exam period.
Students should check with their subject teachers to find out when their mini-mock will take place, and what will be included.
Year 11 GCSE Practical Assessments
GCSE Practical Assessments are to take place for our Year 11 students on the following dates:
GCSE Exams - Summer 2026
Exams begin on Friday 8 May 2026 - Exams end on Monday 15 June 2026
JCQ Contingency Day - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Please note that students MUST remain available and able to come into school up to and including Wednesday 24 June, should any exams need to be rescheduled by the awarding bodies.
Examination and Assessment Guidance
All students taking GCSE/Cambridge National examinations and assessments MUST ensure that they have read the appropriate guidance regarding their assessments. Please click on the link below to access the latest JCQ information for candidates:
Non Examination Assessments and Coursework
Information for students taking qualifications that include a non-examination assessment unit (Cambridge National or GCSE qualifications) is available below; please also refer to the important 'JCQ information for candidates' documents within our 'examination and assessment guidance' section below.
Awarding Bodies - Privacy Notices
Awarding bodies need to collect, store and use information to ensure that they can provide services that best meet students’ needs. Individual awarding bodies’ Privacy Notices, explaining what information they collect, what they do with it, and how they keep it secure, may be accessed via the links below:
AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/privacy-notice/student-privacy-notice
Pearson: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/privacy-policy.html
Information for students and parents and/or carers
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Baldry.
Top tips for parents/carers - helping children prepare for exams
For helpful guidance to support your child throughout the exam period please click here.
Ofqual student guide to exams and assessments click here.
Policies - Exams
Exam policies can be found via the Examination Policies page.
In accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, Ridgewood High School has in place a range of policies to support the delivery and administration of assessments and exams. For more information regarding these policies, please contact the Exams Officer at exams@ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk