Exam Information

This page contains the latest information about exams, including statutory guidance and notices provided by JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications). Additionally, you will find information about forthcoming exam seasons, exam timetables for upcoming exams and forms to be completed if you have a query with your exam results. 

Key Exam Dates

Joint Council for Qualifications Notices

Every year JCQ issues notices to candidates to make sure all exam board regulations are followed.  

• Click here for 'On Your Exam Day' infographic
• Click here for the Information on Written Exams
• Click here for Information on Coursework
• Click here for Information on Non-Examined Assessment (NEA)
• Click here for Social Media Guidance

Exam Certificates

Summer 2026 exam certificates will be available in January 2027, or sooner. 

Exam certificates from previous exam seasons are available to collect from reception by appointment. Please contact dale.wood@barnsley-academy.org for details. Written permission from the student is required if a relative is collecting certificates.

Past papers and specifications

Specifications for courses and any available past papers are available on the exam board websites, with information about which courses are currently being studied at school within subject areas on this website.  Students will also have been informed of the exam courses they are studying.

Request for Copies

NB:  Please note that all exam informations sheets are PDF files and therefore will require you to have Adobe Reader installed.

If you require any copies of the information included on our website please contact Dale Wood on 01226 284606 or Dale.wood@barnsley-academy.org, this information will be provided free of charge.