Exams & Accreditation
The Exams Centre
Meadow High School 12931
Head of Centre - Mrs J Rigby (Headteacher)
Exams Officer - Mrs A Norris
Meadow High School complies and adheres to JCQ and exam board regulations, requirements and guidelines when running all exams and non-examination accreditation.
Private Candidates
We do not take private candidates for exams.
Information for Candidates
Exams Timetable 2024-2025 - coming soon
Checklist - Preparing To Sit Your Exams
Warning to Candidates - poster
Unauthorised Equipment - poster
Instructions for Candidates - video
JCQ Information for Candidates (Written Exams) - information leaflet
JCQ Information for Candidates - (Non Examination Assessment (NEA))
JCQ Information for Candidates - Using Social Media and Exams
JCQ Privacy Notice - How We Use Your Data
Exams Results
GCSE results day - Thursday 21 August 2025
- results are released to candidates from 8am and will be emailed.
Pupil Wellbeing - Exams
If you feel worried or anxious about an exam, or you have any questions,
please speak to your Assistant Headteacher, subject teacher, form teacher or teaching assistant.
Mrs Fabisch's Assembly / Presentation on Exams and Managing Stress
Ten Tips to Manage Exams Stress - A Guide from National College
Unicef - Advice on how to manage exams stress
Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
Meadow High School Occupational Therapy Team have provided the following helpful ideas for breathing techniques which you can do before and during an exam.
Breathing
The Six Sides of Breathing
Lazy 8 Breathing
Exams Policies
2024-2025
1.0 Meadow High School Exams Policy 2024-2025
1.1 Exams - Equalities Policy 2024-2025
1.2 Exams - Internal Appeals Procedure 2024-2025
1.3 Exams - Non Exam Assessment (NEA) Policy 2024-2025
1.4 Exams - Use of Word Processor Policy 2024-2025
1.5 Exams - Emergency Evacuation of an Exams Room Policy 2024-2025
1.6 Exams- Contingency Plan 2024-2025
1.7 - Exams - Escalation Process 2024-2025
1.8 Exams - Complaints Policy 2024-2025
1.9 Exams - Conflict of Interest policy 2024-2025
1.10 Exams - Malpractice Policy 2024-2025
1.11 - Exams - Internal Moderation Policy 2024-2025
APPENDIX - Exams - All Policies - Jargon and Exams terms
Celebrating Achievement
Meadow High School invites pupils to celebrate their achievements at our
Annual Celebration of Achievement Evening, held each November.
Pupils are presented with their exams and accreditation certificates and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Accreditation
At Meadow High School, some students have recently achieved, or are studying for, the following external exams and accreditation:
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GCSE
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Functional Maths and English (Level 2, Level 1 and Entry Level)
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Entry Level Certificates (Maths, English, Science)
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Signalong (Pre-entry - Level 2)
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MCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft
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High Speed Training Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (Level 1)
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Level 1 Sports Leaders - Sports Leadership
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City & Guilds, Entry Level and Level 1 Hairdressing & Barbering
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Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Bronze and Silver) (Pathway 1)
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AQA Unit Awards in various subjects:
English*, History, Humanities, Computing, Online Safety, Road Safety, Personal Safety, Food Technology, Food Preparation, Food Hygiene, Design Technology, Healthy Living, Safety in the Home, Music, Dance, Drama, PE, Media & Film, Childcare, and many more. * English - AQA Unit Award Scheme supports accreditation at Pre-Entry - Level 2.