Key Information for Candidates (JCQ)

These JCQ documents are provided for candidate information and guidance:

• Written Examinations
• Non‑Examination Assessments (Coursework & NEA)
• Using Social Media and Examinations
• Privacy Notice
• Preparing to Sit Exams
• Artificial Intelligence and Assessment

➡ Latest versions are available directly from JCQ:
Joint Council for Qualifications – Information for Candidates

GCSE and Vocational Courses Offered

Students at Coleridge follow these examination courses at Key Stage 4:

GCSE Subjects

• Art & Design – Pearson Edexcel
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics – AQA
• Combined Science Trilogy – AQA
• Drama – OCR
• English Language & English Literature – AQA
• French & Spanish – Pearson Edexcel
• Geography – AQA
• History – Pearson Edexcel
• Mathematics – Pearson Edexcel
• Music – Pearson Edexcel
• Physical Education – OCR
• Psychology – AQA
• Religious studies - WJEC

Vocational Qualifications

• Health and Social Care – Pearson BTEC Tech Award

➡ Exam board specifications can be accessed via the relevant awarding body websites:

• AQA – https://www.aqa.org.uk
• Pearson – https://qualifications.pearson.com
• OCR – https://www.ocr.org.uk
• WJEC - Welcome to the WJEC homepage

Exam Policies and Procedures

• Coleridge CC Exams Policy 2025-26