Examinations Timetables
Before and during public examinations students may also have important internal exams, subject specific deadlines for completion of coursework, and controlled assessments. This information will be provided to students by subject teachers throughout the academic year.
Contingency Day 2020
Dear Parent/Carer,
We have been informed by the JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) who are the providers of regulations and examination practices across the UK that they are planning to hold an Exam Contingency Day on Wednesday 24th June 2020.
The GCSE/BTEC written examination window will run from Monday 11th May 2020 and students will be expected to be available up to and including Wednesday 24th June 2020. Students will not be expected to be in school that day unless they have a scheduled examination, however, they must be available and not away on holiday.
Information for students & parents/carers
We have attached an Examinations Handbook for your information at the bottom of the page. This outlines the procedures for examinations at Stretford High School. We advise you familiarise yourself with this information in preparation for any upcoming exams.
Mock Exams – March 2020
Summer Exam Timetable 2020
Exam Boards
You can view further examination board specific news and information below – this information is useful for both parents/carers and students.
Examination Subjects Summer 2020
GCSE
| SUBJECT | AWARDING BODY | WEBSITE LINK |
| Art & Design 8202 | AQA | AQA |
| English Language 8700 | AQA | AQA |
| English Literature 8702 | AQA | AQA |
| Geography 8035 | AQA | AQA |
| Mathematics 1MA1 | Edexcel | Edexcel |
| Physical Education 8582 | AQA | AQA |
| Computer Science J276 | OCR | OCR |
| D & T 8552 | AQA | AQA |
| Psychology J203 | OCR | OCR |
| French 8658 | AQA | AQA |
| Spanish 8698 | AQA | AQA |
| Urdu 8648 | AQA | AQA |
| Biology 8461 | AQA | AQA |
| Chemistry 8462 | AQA | AQA |
| Physics 8463 | AQA | AQA |
| Combined Science 8464 (Trilogy) | AQA | AQA |
| Business Studies J204 | OCR | OCR |
| Religious Studies 8062 | AQA | AQA |
| Drama 1DR0 | Edexcel | Edexcel |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition C560P1 | WJEC | WJEC |
| Photography 8206 | AQA | AQA |
| History 1H10 | Edexcel | Edexcel |
| Music | Eduqas | Eduqas |
BTEC
| Music Level 1-2 First Award | Edexcel | BTEC |
| Performing Arts (with a Dance approach) Level 1-2 Tech Award | Edexcel | BTEC |
| Engineering Level 1-2 Tech Award | Edexcel | BTEC |
OCR Nationals
| Cambridge Nationals Level 2 Certificate in Enterprise & Marketing J819 | OCR | OCR |
| Cambridge Nationals Level 2 Certificate in Sports Science J812 | OCR | OCR |
JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications)
We are required to conduct examinations and assessments for general qualifications in accordance with the JCQ regulations* and awarding bodies’ instructions. The school is regularly inspected (without prior notification) to ensure that these regulations are being implemented.
*The key JCQ documents for students (referred to by JCQ as ‘candidates‘) are shown below.
Our current Exam Policy can be found on our Policies page.