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The aim of this page is to help you succeed during the examination period by outlining the key information, including exam boards, format of examinations and links to exam board websites.

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KS4 (GCSE) Subject Exam Information

  • Course: AQA - Mathematics 8300
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Non-Calculator Paper - 1h 30m (33%)

    Paper 2: Calculator Paper - 1h 30m (33%)

    Paper 3: Calculator Paper - 1h 30m (33%)

  • Course: AQA Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)
    Exam Board Website

    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Biology Paper 1: Biology topics 1–4: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics - 1h 15m (16.7%)

    Biology Paper 2: Biology topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology - 1h 15m (16.7%)

    Chemistry Paper 1: Chemistry topics 8–12: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes - 1h 15m (16.7%)

    Chemistry Paper 2: Chemistry topics 13–17: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources - 1h 15m (16.7%)

    Physics Paper 1: Physics topics 18–21: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure - 1h 15m (16.7%)

    Physics Paper 2: Physics topics 22–24: Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism - 1h 15m (16.7%)

  • Course: AQA Biology - 8461
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Topics 1–4: Cell biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics. - 1h 45m (50%)

    Paper 2: Topics 5–7: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology. - 1h 45m (50%)

  • Course: AQA Chemistry - 8462
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Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Topics 1–5: Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes; and Energy changes - 1h 45m (50%)

    Paper 2: Topics 6–10: The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources - 1h 45m (50%)

  • Course: AQA Physics - 8463
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Topics 1-4: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure - 1h 45m (50%)

    Paper 2: Topics 5-8: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism; and Space physics. - 1h 45m (50%)

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    Course: AQA English Language (8700)

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    Past Papers

    Exam Information:

    Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing - 1 hour 45 minutes (50% of course)

    Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives - 1 hour 45 minutes (50% of course)

  • Course Information

    Course: AQA English Literature (8700)

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    Past Papers

    Exam Information:

    Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel - 1 hour 45 minutes (40% of course)

    Paper 2: Modern Text and Poetry - 2 hours 15 minutes (60% of course)

  • Course: Eduqas ‘B’ GCSE (9 - 1)
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Investigating Geographical Issues - 1h 45m (40%)

    Paper 2: Problem Solving Geography - 1h 30m (30%)

    Paper 3: Applied Fieldwork Enquiry - 1h 15m (30%)

  • Course: AQA GCSE History 8145
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Exam 1: Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and Dictatorship - 1h 0m (25%)

    Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950–1975 - 1h 0m (25%)

    Exam 2: Britain: Health and the People: c.1000 to the Present Day - 1h 0m (25%)

    Norman England, c.1066–c.1100 - 1h 0m (25%)

  • Course: AQA - French 8658
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Exam 1: Listening Examination:
    Foundation - 35 minutes
    Higher - 45 minutes (25%)

    Exam 2: Speaking Examination:
    Foundation - 7-9 minutes
    Higher - 10-12 minutes (25%)

    Exam 3: Reading Examination:
    Foundation - 45 minutes
    Higher - 60 minutes (25%)

    Exam 4: Writing Examination:
    Foundation - 60 minutes
    Higher - 75 minutes (25%)

  • Course: AQA - German 8668
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Exam 1: Listening Examination:
    Foundation - 35 minutes
    Higher - 45 minutes (25%)

    Exam 2: Speaking Examination:
    Foundation - 7-9 minutes
    Higher - 10-12 minutes (25%)

    Exam 3: Reading Examination:
    Foundation - 45 minutes
    Higher - 60 minutes (25%)

    Exam 4: Writing Examination:
    Foundation - 60 minutes
    Higher - 75 minutes (25%)

  • Course: AQA - Spanish 8698
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Exam 1: Listening Examination:
    Foundation - 35 minutes
    Higher - 45 minutes (25%)

    Exam 2: Speaking Examination:
    Foundation - 7-9 minutes
    Higher - 10-12 minutes (25%)

    Exam 3: Reading Examination:
    Foundation - 45 minutes
    Higher - 60 minutes (25%)

    Exam 4: Writing Examination:
    Foundation - 60 minutes
    Higher - 75 minutes (25%)

  • Course: OCR Physical Education (9 - 1) - J587

    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Physical Factors Affecting Performance - 1 hour (30%)

    Paper 2: Socio-Cultural Issues and Sports Psychology - 1 hour (30%)

    Practical Exam: Practical performances (30%)

    Practical Exam: Analysis and evaluation of performance (10%)

  • Course: AQA - Art, Craft and Design
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Component One: Portfolio (60%)

    Component Two: Externally Set Task (40%)

  • Course: Edexcel GCSE Music
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Exam 1: Performance: 1 solo and 1 ensemble (30%)

    Exam 2: Composition: 1 free choice and 1 set brief (30%)

    Exam 3: Listening: 8 set works (40%)

  • Course: Pearson - Music Practice
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Exam 1: Component 1 – 36GLH: Exploring Music Products and Styles

    Exam 2: Component 2 – 36GLH: Music Skills Development

    Exam 3: Component 3 – 48GLH: Responding to a Music Brief

  • Course: OCR (9 - 1) - J204
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Business Activity, Marketing and People - 1h 30m (50%)

    Paper 2: Operations, Finance and Influences on Business - 1h 30m (50%)

  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Creative Media Production
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Exploring Media Products - (30%)

    Paper 2: Developing Digital Media Production Skills - (30%)

    Paper 3: Create a Media Product in Response to a Brief - (40%)

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  • Course: OCR Computer Science (9-1) - J277
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Computer Systems - 1h 30m (50%)

    Paper 2: Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming - 1h 30m (50%)

  • Course: Design and Technology - 8552
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Design and Technology Written Paper - 2h 0m (50%)

    Paper 2: Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. (NEA Project) - (50%)

  • Course: OCR - Engineering Design Level 1/2 Award/Certificate - J831, J841
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: Design Briefs, Design Specifications and User Requirements - 1h 0m (25%)

    Paper 2: R106 - 1h 0m (25%)

    Paper 3: R107 - 1h 0m (25%)

    Paper 4: R108 - 1h 0m (25%)

  • Course: OCR - Engineering Design Level 1/Level 2 - J822
    Exam Board Website
    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Paper 1: R038 - 1h 0m (40%)

    Paper 2: R039 - (30%)

    Paper 3: R040 - (30%)

  • Course: Eduqas - Food Preparation and Nutrition
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    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    Component 1: Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition - 1h 45m (50%)

    Component 2: Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action (Non Examined Assessment)
    Assessment 1 - 8 hours
    Assessment 2 - 12 hours (50%)

  • Course: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

    Exam Board Website

    Past Papers

    Assessment:

    UNIT 1 - Human lifespan development - external assessment

    UNIT 2 Working in Health and Social Care - external assessment

    UNIT 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs - internal assessment

    UNIT 12: Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs - internal assessment

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