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Grading Information 2021

Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK government has decided that the Summer 2021 examination series will not go ahead as planned. Instead, teachers will determine grades, based upon a range of evidence verified by each school or college. The documents and links to Government Guidance found here should provide a clearer understanding of the process.

  1. The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) have produced this useful guide to students, parent/carers
  2. The Bishop Wand Church of England School Centre Policy for A/AS Levels and GCSE’s for Summer 2021
  3. Parent /Student Information Booklets:
    1. Level 3 Courses Year 12 students
    2. Level 3 Courses Year 13 students
    3. Level 2 Courses Year 10 students
    4. Level 2 Courses Year 11 students
  4. Ofqual have produced a Student Guide to Awarding Summer 2021
  5. Appeals Process – everything you need to know about re-siting your examinations or making an appeal can be found in your results envelope on results day. A level results day is Tuesday 10th August and GCSE results day is Thursday 12th August. If you would like to look over the process in advance here is a copy of theY11 letter, the Y13 letter and a flow chart of the process.

On 12th May 2021 an information evening took place to provide parents and students with more information and an opportunity to ask questions. A recording of the event is available below.

 

Frequently asked questions

Downloads

Page Downloads Date  
JCQ Guidance for Students and Parents on... 29th Apr 2021 Download
The Bishop Wand Centre Policy for Gradin... 29th Apr 2021 Download
Y10 Parent booklet Level 2 Summer 21 10th May 2021 Download
Y11 Parent booklet Level 2 Summer 21 10th May 2021 Download
Y12 Parent booklet Level 3 Summer 21 10th May 2021 Download
Y13 Parent booklet Level 3 Summer 21 10th May 2021 Download
Student guide to awarding in summer 2021 12th May 2021 Download
FAQ from Parents 13th May 2021 Download