Exams Information and Results
Exam Timetable Summer 2026
Contingency days
Contingency days are in place in case an examination cannot take place as scheduled due to widespread or sustained national or local disruption in the UK.
As per JCQ requirements, all students sitting external exams in the summer must be available up to and including the designated contingency day - Wednesday 24th June
Examination Results Day
Thursday 20th August
Exams Information
Qualifications Available at Lighthouse School
At Lighthouse School, we offer a variety of qualifications at different levels. You will work at the level which is most appropriate for you in that curriculum area. There are a large variety of options available at different levels that can lead onto other qualifications.
| Subject/Timetabled Interventions | Key Stages | Qualifications Offered |
|---|---|---|
| English | KS3 - KS4 | English Literature GCSE 9-1, English Language 2.0 GCSE 9-1, Functional Skills Entry Level 1-3 |
| Maths | KS3 - KS4 | GCSE 9-1, (Higher and Foundation), Entry Level Certificate Level 1-3, GCSE Statistics 9-1, Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths 5-9 |
| Science | KS3 - KS5 | GSCE 9-1 (Double Award), Entry Level, BTEC Level 1 |
| Art | KS3 - KS5 | A-Level, GCSE 9-1, Arts Award (Discover-Gold) |
| Computing | KS3 - KS5 | GCSE 9-1, BTEC Level 1 IT |
| Drama | KS3 - KS5 | Arts Award Bronze |
| Engineering | KS4/5^ | Crest Awards |
| Food Technology | KS3 - KS5 | GCSE 9-1, BTEC Level 1 & Level 2 |
| Skills & Experience | KS3 - KS5 | BTEC Vocational Studies |
| Horticulture | KS3 - KS5 | BTEC Level 1 |
| Music | KS3 - KS5 | Arts Award (Discover-Gold) |
| PE | KS3 - KS5 | BTEC Level 1 & 2 |
^ integrated into Science in KS3
GCSE and A-Level have timetabled examinations that take place during May and June
Functional Skills can be taken throughout the school year
BTEC Level 1 and Entry Level Certificates are non-examination assessments that are completed throughout the year
Qualification Levels
Exam Handbook for Students and Parents/Carers
Performance Data
The performance data for Lighthouse School is available here
JCQ Candidate Information
Information for Candidates - Written Exams
Information for Candidates - Non - Exam Assessment
Glossary of Exam WordsAI Poster for Candidates
Performance Table 2024-2025
| Qualification | Numbers Entered | 9 - 4, Level 2, Distinction-Pass | 3-1, Level 1, Distinction-Pass | Entry Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE English Language | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| GCSE English Language 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| GCSE English Literature | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| GCSE Maths | 11 | 5 | - | |
| GCSE Computer Science | 3 | 1 | 2 | - |
| GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition | 5 | 4 | 1 | - |
| GCSE Business | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Cambridge Technical Applied Science* | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| BTEC Home Cooking Skills | 4 | 1 | 3 | - |
| BTEC Sport Level 1** | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| BTEC Land-Based Studies Level 1**** | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Entry Level Certificate Maths^ | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Arts Award Art Bronze | 1 | - | - | 0 |
| Arts Award Music Bronze | 5 | - | - | - |
*Level 2 Extended Certificate x 7 (Pass x 6, Merit x 1)
**Certificate (Merit x 3)
*** Certificate (Pass x 4, Merit x 1)
*** Certificate (Pass x 1)
^EL2 x 1, EL3 x 1