Exam Information
At Bents Green School we offer a range of qualifications, selected to provide recognition of the hard work and progress our students make whilst at the school. The following information is applicable to students at our Ringinglow, Gleadless and Enterprise Works sites. Details of exams taken by our students at our Westfield Hub can be found on the Westfield School website.
Tutor Teams are happy to talk to Parents/Carers about which qualifications their child is likely to take, and the work students are carrying out in preparation for assessment.
Exam Information 2024 - 25
Exam Timetable
This year's GCSE examinations will be held between Tuesday 13th May and Wednesday 25th June 2025.
Below is the timetable for this academic year's GCSE examinations.
National contingency dates (all students taking external exams this year must be available on these dates as well as the dates of any timetabled exams):
- Wednesday 11th June (pm) 2025
- Wednesday 25th June (all day) 2025.
Exam Information Evening
Every March we invite all Y10, Y11 and Post-16 Parents/Carers to an Exams Information Evening. During the evening, the Headteacher provides useful information about the upcoming exam season, key dates, how assessments work and how families can support their child.
Please see below the presentation given at our most recent Exams Information Evening on 24th March 2025.
Results Day
GCSE Results Day will take place at the Gleadless Site on Thursday 21st August 2025.
Certificates and Leavers Celebration Evening
Exam certificates are important documents as employers may request to see them as proof of qualification. Therefore, it is important that students collect their certificates and keep them safe.
Every November we host a Celebration Evening at our Gleadless site for the students who left Bents Green School the previous summer. During the evening, students will be presented with their certificates. Any students unable to attend the Celebration Evening may then collect their certificates from the school reception during normal school opening hours and during term-time.
Exam Regulations and Information for Candidates
Information for Candidates
Please visit www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents/ to access documents relating to exam regulations and information for candidates.
Exam Related Privacy Notices
Qualifications Offered at Bents Green School
Qualifications at the Ringinglow & Gleadless sites:
Our Y7-Y11 students follow either Pathway 1, 2, 3 or 4. Each pathway works towards a range of qualifications. For example:
- Mathematics: GCSE or Entry Level Certificate
- English: GCSE or Entry Level Certificate
- Science: GCSE or Entry Level Certificate
- Preparation for Adulthood: ASDAN Lifeskills, ASDAN Entry Level Award/Certificate or AQA Unit Awards
Qualifications at the Enterprise Works site:
Our Post 16 students follow either Pathway 2, 3 or 4. Each pathway works towards a range of qualifications. For example:
- Mathematics: Functional Skills Entry Level
- English: Functional Skills Entry Level
- Enrichment: AQA Unit Awards
The Awarding Bodies we use are AQA, Pearson/Edexcel, WJEC EDUQAS and ASDAN. We are governed by and adhere to the General Regulations for Approved Centres set out by JCQ.
Exam Preparation
At Bents Green School we encourage our students to do well in their assessments and exams. Our Annual Exams Information Evening presentation gives details of how to support your child during these times. You can also find helpful tips at: Exam stress lesson plan pack | PHE School Zone
Exam Policies
Exam Policies
Please see below our Exams-related Policies for our Ringinglow, Gleadless and Enterprise Works sites. Students at our Westfield Hub site follow the Procedures and Policies set out by Westfield School. Further information can be found on their website. If you have a particular query regarding qualifications or exams, please contact your child's Tutor Team.