Exams
This page contains information about examinations held at The Carlton Academy. Including:
- Timetables for GCSE and GCE public examinations
- Internal exams for students who attend The Carlton Academy
Students take exams regularly as part of their learning in all year groups. We believe that this prepares them for formal public examinations and helps to improve progress and attainment.
Please ensure that you do not plan for any absence during the exam period including booking holidays.
GCSE Summer Exam Timetable - not published yet for Summer 2026
Watch this space....
A Level Summer Exam Timetable - not published yet for Summer 2026
Watch this space....
Year 11 and Post 16 2026 Warm Up Sessions - not published yet
Will be updated in March/April ready for 2026 exams
Year 11 Period 6 Sessions
Make It Count Presentation July 2025
Year 11 Half Term Revision - Coming soon for 2026
Revision Guides
GCSE Exam Boards for Revision
| Subject | Exam Board and Specification |
|---|---|
| Maths | AQA 8300 |
| Further Maths | AQA 8365 |
| English Language | AQA 8700 |
| English Literature | AQA 8702 |
| Media Studies | EDUCAS C680QS |
| Combined Science | AQA 8464 |
| Biology | AQA 8461 |
| Chemistry | AQA 8462 |
| Physics | AQA 8463 |
| Music | EDUCAS C660QS |
| History | AQA 8145GC |
| Geography | AQA 8035 |
| French | EDEXCEL 1FR1 |
| Spanish | EDEXCEL 1SP1 |
| Computer Science | OCR J277 |
| Business Studies | EDEXCEL 1BS0 |
| PE | OCR J587 |
| Sociology | WJEC C200QS |
| Psychology | AQA 8182 |
| DT | AQA 8552 |
| Textiles | EDEXCEL 1DT0 |
| Food Prep & Nutrition | AQA 8585 |
| Fine Art | EDEXCEL 1FAO |
| Art Graphics | EDEXCEL 1GCO |
| Art Photography | EDEXCEL 1PYO |
| Music Tech | NCFE 603/7008/7 |
| BTEC Sport | EDEXCEL 603/7068/3 |
| Child Development | NCFE 603/7012/9 |
| Engineering | WJEC 5799QA |
| Hospitality & Catering | WJEC 5409QA |
| Digital Information Technology | EDEXCEL 603/7050/6 |
JCQ Guidance
Please find below information and guidance from the Joint Council for Qualifications, who represent the exam boards:
- Information on written exams
- Information on coursework
- Information on non-examined assessments (NEA)
- Information on onscreen tests
- Social media guidance
- Exam board privacy notice
- Ofqual Student Guide 2025
- JCQ Suspected Malpractice Policies and Procedures
- JCQ AI Use in Assessments Sept 2025
Exam certificates, from Summer 2025, are available for collection from the main reception, which is open 8.30am until 4.30pm.
You can view the exams video link above and should you have any queries please contact our Exams Officer at p.matthews@theacademycarlton.org