Assessments

We have three teaching and learning cycles each academic year.  In weeks ten and eleven, students, complete formal assessments in each of the subjects they study.

Students will be issued with a personalised timetable the week beforehand so they know what assessments they have and when.

Termly Reports

Each term, parents are provided with a full update on the progress, effort and behaviour for their child in each subject, as well as their attendance and the number of merits / demerits they have accrued.

We use the platform Go4Schools to allow parents to access ‘live’ data on their child whenever they wish. For details of how to access this information or support, please click here.

Parents Evenings

Parents Evenings are held throughout the year giving parents the opportunity to discuss student progress with members of Isca Academy staff.  Bookings for these evenings are now made electronically through the Parent Evening Booking System. Log-in details will be emailed to parents approximately 10 days before the event and they can then make appointments via the website www.parents-booking.co.uk/isca

Dates for 2024/25 are as follows:

Year 7       Thursday 10th October 2024
Year 8       Thursday 30th January 2025
Year 9       Thursday 8th May 2025
Year 10      Thursday 14th November 2024
Year 11       Thursday 9th January 2025

Appointments are usually available between 4:00pm and 7:00pm on these dates.

Year 10 Mock Exams - June 2025

Year 10 Mock Exams will run from Monday 23rd June - Friday 4th July 2025.

A timetable for the June Mock Exams can be found here.

LATENESS

If a candidate arrives to an exam after the paper has already been started they may not be allowed to enter the room so it is imperative that students arrive on time.

EXAM ROOM RULES

• Candidates are not permitted to communicate with any other candidates during an exam.
• Candidates are not allowed to have a mobile phone, watches (digital/analogue/smart) or revision notes on their person. These items need to be in bags before entering the exam room.
• If a candidate is found to be in possession of any of the above, we are duty bound to inform the exam board who may decide to invalidate their exam paper, even if the device is switched off.
• Candidates cannot leave an exam room early even if they have finished their paper.
• Candidates are not permitted to eat or drink during exams with the exception of water. The water should be in a transparent bottle with the label removed.
• Candidates must show respect to and follow the invigilators at all times.

EQUIPMENT FOR EXAMS

All candidates need to ensure they have a black pen (blue is not permitted), HB pencil & scientific calculator. All calculator lids need to be removed and any pencil cases need to be transparent.

EXAM SUBJECTS & RESOURCES

English Language – AQA
Year 11 Study Guide
Year 10 Study Guide

English Literature – AQA
English Literature Study Guide
Poetry Study Guide

Maths – Pearson
Maths Revision Guide
Revision and Practice Guide

Higher Maths - Pearson
Higher Maths Revision Guide
Higher Maths Practice & Revision Guide

Science – Pearson
Combined Science Revision Guide (Higher Tier)
Combined Science Workbook
Separate Science Higher Tier Biology Revision Guide
Separate Science Higher Tier Workbook
Separate Science Chemistry Higher Tier Revision Guide
Separate Science Chemistry Higher Tier Workbook
Separate Science Chemistry Foundation Tier Revision Guide
Separate Science Physics Higher Tier Revision Guide
Separate Science Physics Higher Tier Workbook
Separate Science Foundation Tier Physics Revision Guide
Separate Science Foundation Tier Physics Workbooks

Design Technology – AQA
DT Study Guide Bundle
DT Workbook

MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) – AQA
Spanish Study Guide
French Study Guide

Religious Education – AQA
Link to RE Study Guide

Further Maths – AQA
Further Maths Revision Guide
Further Maths Workbook

Statistics – Pearsons
Statistics Revision Guide
Statistics Workbook

Geography – WJEC
Flashcards and bespoke revision guide available through MCAS (£3.15)

History – Pearson
Study Guide History of Medicine
Study Guide Germany
Study Guide Cold War
Study Guide Elizabeth

Computer Science – OCR

Health and Social Care – AQA
Health & Social Care Study Guide

Art - AQA

Photography - AQA

Drama - Pearson Edexcel 

Music - Pearson Edexcel

Sports Studies – OCR

PE
PE Study Guides
Option 1 (preferred)
Option 2

EXAM CLASHES

If there is an examination clash, exams will be sat one after the other. The Exams Officer will be aware of this situation and will speak to any candidate concerned.

General advice

Please take some time to review the documents at the bottom of this page, under the "Exam Board Notices for all Students" heading. This outlines the guidance and restrictions which apply to all students nationally.

Data consent for Exams Access Arrangements

We require written consent from students to share data with the JCQ to process applications for Exams Access Arrangements. All Year 10 students are being asked to complete a consent form. This is to ensure everyone is treated in the same way and in case urgent applications are required for the summer GCSE exam period. Completed consent forms will be held by Inclusion and destroyed if they are not required. Applications for access arrangements will only be made following assessment by and consultation with Inclusion staff. The data consent form and privacy notice are available from the JCQ here.

Other resources & guidance

Revision support - Please see our Guided Revision page

Wellbeing during exams

Exams can be an extremely challenging and stressful time. If you are struggling to manage your mood or anxiety levels, don't keep it to yourself.  Talk to someone - family, friends, your teachers and support staff. Have a look at our guide of stress-busting techniques and self-care recommendations.

Coursework/NEA (Non-Examined Assessment work)

If your subject involves coursework (also known as ‘NEA components’), you will have completed this in lesson time or scheduled controlled assessments already. This work is marked internally according to strict marking criteria and you will be provided with your mark by your teacher.

Appeals
If you feel your mark is unfair, you may appeal it. In this case, the school will re-examine your work and the strict marking criteria. Following an appeal, your mark may increase but it may also decrease or remain the same.

If you wish to appeal, you will need to do so before a particular deadline. These deadlines vary for each subject. The exams team or any teacher can advise which deadline applies to a particular subject. To submit an appeal, please notify the Exams team as quickly as possible by email at [email protected] or provide a letter to Mrs Turner (Exams Officer) in F44.

You will be notified of the outcome of the appeal in writing before your mark is submitted to the exam board. Policies outlining the appeals process are below in the ‘Important Information’ section.

Important information - requirements & processes

Exam Board Notices for all Students

Jan 24:            Preparing to sit your exams
Jan 24:            Information for candidates - written examinations
Jan 24:            Information for candidates - on-screen examinations
Jan 24:            Information for candidates - coursework assessments
Jan 24:            Information for candidates - non-examination assessments
NEW Sept 23:  Malpractice Policies and Procedure -2023/24
Sept 22:           Unauthorised Items Poster
Jan 22:            Warnings to Candidates
Jan 22:             Information for Candidates - Social Media
Information for candidates - Privacy Notice

2023 Internal appeals procedure (internal assessment decisions)
2023 Internal appeals procedure (frequently asked questions)