Examinations

Important Information for 2024-2025 Examination Series

Please follow the links below to download our Year 11 Assessment information for this academic year:

At Coal Clough Academy, we are committed to offering programmes of study which are interesting, challenging and will ultimately lead to success for our students.

GCSE Results Day: 21st August 2025

Coal Clough Academy will be open between 9am and 12pm for students to collect their GCSE Exam Results.

Please note that results can only be issued to students. Parents/Carers are unable to collect results on their child’s behalf unless prior written consent is provided by the student.

GCSE Curriculum

At Coal Clough Academy, we recognise the need for our pupils to access qualifications at this level to further their prospects for the future. The journey our pupils have been on can mean they need extensive support to succeed in their academic journey, but at Coal Clough Academy we are determined in our efforts not only to see them succeed but to set high expectations for all of our pupils.

We ensure that pupils are entered for the following subjects at GCSE to fully support applications for further education, employment or training:

English	Awarding Body
GCSE English Language	Eduqas WJEC
GCSE English Literature (option chosen in Year 10)	AQA
Maths
GCSE Mathematics	Pearson Edexcel
Science
Combined Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)	AQA
Art & Design
GCSE Art & Design (Art, Craft & Design)	AQA

Vocational Curriculum

At Coal Clough Academy, we pride ourselves on providing vocational courses which lead to a passionate understanding of, and commitment to, the joy of technical accomplishment. The large range of vocational subjects that can be studied here at Coal Clough Academy are designed to provide opportunities for all pupils to experience a more ‘hands-on’ approach to their learning and overcome any barriers to learning that they may have experienced in their previous schools. It can give those who learn in different ways a chance to flourish and perform well, as the type of teaching is far more social, interactive, and visual.

As part of our vocational curriculum, we offer the following programmes of study:

Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Sport units)	Level 2 Award	NCFE
Construction	Level 1 Introductory Award/Certificate	BTEC
Well-Being	Level 1 Certificate	NCFE/CACHE
Health & Social Care	Level 1 Certificate	NCFE
Public Services	Level 1 Introductory Award	BTEC
Cooking Skills	Level 2 Award	BTEC
Occupational Studies for the Workplace (I-Media units)	Level 2 Award/ Certificate	NCFE
Motor Vehicle Studies	Level 1 Award/Certificate	ABC/SEG Awards
Art & Design	Level 1/2 Certificate	NCFE
Citizenship	Short Course	ASDAN
Computing	Short Course	ASDAN
Careers	Short Course	ASDAN