Examination Information
This page provides key information relating to examinations at Wellacre Academy.
Wellacre Academy offers a wide range of external examinations from GCSEs through to vocational qualifications such as Level 1/2 qualifications. We are a registered examination centre for the following awarding bodies; AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Prince's Trust, and WJEC.
Key Information
Non-exam Assessments
Non-exam assessment (NEA) are part of some GCSEs and vocational Level 1/2 awards. They are internal assessment which are internally or externally marked. They can be set at different times across centres and are classified as external set assessments set by the awarding boards and must be completed under JCQ rules and regulations.
Internal Examinations
These assessments provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and apply their understanding of the syllabus content in an examination setting. The assessments will also allow staff to identify any gaps and misconceptions students may have and ensure these are addressed.
Year 11 Assessments DC1
Monday 5th October - Friday 16th October 2026
External Examination Times
Most external examinations at Wellacre Academy will start in the morning at 08:45 and in the afternoon at 13:15. Examination timetables and seating plans will be available daily on a notice board outside examination venues during each examination season. Students must ensure that they arrive at the examination venue at least 10 minutes before the start time of the examination that they are taking. Parents will need to ensure that suitable travel arrangements exist for students where examinations finish after normal school hours.
Equipment Required for Examinations
Please can Students and their Parents ensure that they bring the appropriate equipment to all examinations. To avoid delays at the start of the examination disadvantaging all candidates, equipment will not be lent out in the exam venue until the exam has commenced, hence students need to ensure that they arrive at the venue with all of the equipment that they require. This should include:
• A scientific calculator (check the batteries)
• A ruler
• 2 Black ink pens (biro, roller ball, etc.)
• 2 pencils (sharp, and of appropriate hardness – i.e. HB – 2H)
• An eraser
• A Pencil sharpener
• A highlighter:
• A calculator
• A compass
• A protractor
ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS NEED TO BE IN A SEE-THROUGH PLASTIC BAG OR TRANSPARENT PENCIL CASE
Please note also that correction fluid is not allowed to be used.
Possession of a mobile phone or other unauthorised material is not allowed – even if you do not intent to use it. You will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification from the exam/qualification.
Controlled Assessments
Controlled Assessment is similar to coursework in many ways but is carried out under supervised conditions. It aims to give candidates an opportunity to show what they know about a certain topic or area of a subject. For more information see the JCQ Notice to Candidates – Controlled Assessments
Avoiding Plagiarism
Ofqual, in partnership with “plagiarism advice.org”, has published three new guides to give teachers, students and parents a greater understanding of how to produce honest, authentic and correctly referenced work. The guides are available for download from http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/plagiarism The Student Guide also describes how sources can be checked for authenticity, authority and accuracy using a range of techniques including specific advice about popular wiki resources, such as Wikipedia, which the guide highlights as an excellent starting point for research, providing that the material is verified using authoritative sources! The Parents Guide includes additional background information on the subject of plagiarism.
Other Useful Websites and Guides
Some website links to assist with revision and exams in general are listed below. Please click on the headings:
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/student-and-parent-support
- https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-for-you/students.html
- https://ocr.org.uk/students/exam-support/
- www.eduqas.co.uk/home/student-support/
