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
A Level Summer Exam Timetable
Year 11 and Post 16 2025 Warm Up Sessions
Year 11 Period 6 Sessions
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STUDY LOUNGE (P6 15:10 - 16:10) |
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GCSE PE |
Maths 7+ |
Maths 7+ and 5+ |
English |
Music/ Music Tech |
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DMA / LGR |
Maths Team |
Maths Team |
MSH NKA MTR |
ACN |
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PE2 |
U4 |
Open Area |
U15, U14, O3 |
MU3 |
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BTEC Sport |
Music/ Music Tech |
Maths Clinic (P6) |
Maths - Aiming for 5 |
Spanish (P0) Invited |
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LGR / CWR |
ACN |
Maths Team |
Maths Team |
Spanish team |
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PE1 |
MU3 |
Open Area |
U5 |
L3/L4 |
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Music/ Music Tech |
Design Technology |
Science (P6) |
Physics |
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ACN |
DME |
SLI |
HDU |
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MU3 |
Design Studio |
Sc8 |
SC2 |
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GCSE English 8-9 |
Photography |
MFL |
Science |
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DNI |
NHO |
MFL Team |
RHD |
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U13 |
PH1 |
L2 |
SC4 |
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GCSE English |
Food Technology |
Music/ Music Tech |
Sociology (Lunch) |
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AAS |
NWL |
ACN |
KAR |
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U10 |
FD1 |
MU3 |
L5 |
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French (P6) Invited |
Fine Art |
GCSE Business |
Music/ Music Tech |
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ESC/SLO |
HDY |
JWT / IPE |
ACN |
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L1/L2 |
AR1 |
IT2 |
MU3 |
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Geography (lunch) invite only |
Maths Grade 5 Tuition invitation only |
GCSE Business |
Engineering |
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Geog team |
AJC |
JWT / IPE |
JWE |
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H5 |
U6 |
IT2 |
DT4 |
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Fine Art |
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HDY |
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AR1 |
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Hosp. & Catering |
Design Technology |
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DBA |
DME / JWH |
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FD1 |
DT3 |
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Childcare NEA |
Art Graphics |
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NAN |
RSL |
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IT4 |
AR3 |
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English Catch-up |
Food Technology |
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AWO |
NWL |
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U9 |
FD1 |
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Chemistry |
Hosp. & Catering |
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ASA |
DBA |
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SC1 |
FD1 |
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Maths Grade 5 Tuition invitation only |
Maths Foundation invitation only |
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AJC |
LBR |
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U6 |
U4 |
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Maths Foundation invitation only |
Maths Foundation invitation only |
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GN |
MC |
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U3 |
U2 |
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May Half-term |
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27 and 28 May - Programme will be sent out separately |
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Revision Guides
GCSE Exam Boards for Revision
| Subject | Exam Board and Specification |
| Maths | Pearson 1MA1 |
| Further Maths | AQA 8365 |
| English Language | AQA 8700 |
| English Literature | AQA 8702 |
| Science combined | AQA 8464 |
| Science Triple | AQA 8461, 8462, 8463 |
| Music | Educas C660QS |
| Drama | Pearson 1DROB |
| History | AQA 8145 |
| Geography | AQA 8035 |
| RE | Pearson 1RBOZN |
| French | AQA 8658 |
| Spanish | AQA 8698 |
| Computer Science | OCR J277 |
| Sociology | WJEC C200QS |
| PE | OCR J587 |
| Psychology | AQA 8182 |
| CACHE | NCFE |
| DT | AQA 8552 |
| Food Preparation | AQA 8585 |
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 April 2025
Exam certificates, from Summer 2024, are available for collection from the main reception, which is open 8.30am until 4.30pm.
You can view the exams video link below and should you have any queries please contact our Exams Officer at p.matthews@theacademycarlton.org