Exams Information
Exam boards
Details of the exam boards we use for each of our examined qualifications can be found below. Parents, carers and students may find it useful to visit their websites and access the course specifications where details of what students will study can be found.
GCSEs:
| Exam Board | Subject |
| Pearson | Art |
| AQA | Biology |
| Pearson | Business Studies |
| AQA | Chemistry |
| AQA | Combined Science: Trilogy |
| Pearson | Computer Science |
| AQA | Design and Technology |
| AQA | English Language |
| AQA | English Literature |
| AQA | French |
| AQA | Geography |
| OCR | History |
| AQA | Mathematics |
| Eduqas | Media Studies |
| Pearson | Photography |
| OCR | Physical Education |
| AQA | Physics |
| AQA | Psychology |
| AQA | Spanish |
KS4 Applied Courses:
| Exam Board | Subject |
| Pearson BTEC | Dance BTEC L1/2 Tech Award in Performing Arts |
| WJEC | Engineering L1/2 Award |
| Eduqas | Hospitality and Catering L1/2 Vocational Award |
| Pearson BTEC | Digital IT BTEC L1/2 Tech Award |
| RSL | Music L2 Certification in Performance/Technology |
| Pearson BTEC | BTEC L1/2 Teck Award in Music Practice |
| Pearson BTEC | Performing Arts BTEC L1/2 Tech Award |
| OCR National | Sport Studies L1/2 National Certificate |
A Levels:
| Exam Board | Subject |
| Pearson | Art (Fine Art) |
| AQA | Biology |
| AQA | Chemistry |
| AQA | English Literature A |
| AQA | Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) |
| Eduqas | Film Studies |
| Pearson | Geography |
| AQA | History |
| AQA | Mathematics |
| Eduqas | Media Studies |
| AQA | Philosophy |
| Pearson | Photography |
| AQA | Physical Education |
| AQA | Physics |
| AQA | Psychology |
| AQA | Spanish |
KS5 Applied Courses:
| Exam Board | Subject |
| BTEC/Pearson | Applied Science |
| BTEC/Pearson | Business |
| WJEC | Food Science and Nutrition Diploma |
| BTEC/Pearson | IT |
| AQA | Mathematical Studies |
| BTEC/Pearson | Music Performance |
| BTEC/Pearson | Performing Arts (Drama) |
| OCR RSA | Sport and Physical Activity |
Results Days 2024
- 15 August 2023 – A Level and Level 3 Vocational and Technical Qualifications
- 22 August 2023 – GCSE and Level 2 Vocational and Technical Qualifications
Results will be available between 9 am and 11 am.
If you have any queries concerning exams or the examinations process, please contact our Exams Officer via exams@thespirescollege.com.
Information about revision support is on our Revision Resources page