01226 284 606 enquiries@barnsley-academy.org Home About Us Information Learning Parents Contact Us Vacancies LearningExam Information Learning Curriculum Overview Exam Information Literacy Approach GCSE Certificates Require a certificate that has been lost or needs replacing? https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate Exam Information What does the new GCSE grading system mean? Exams in reformed English Language, English Literature and Maths GCSEs will be taken for the first time in 2017. These will be graded from 9 to 1, instead of A* to G. Statistical predictions will be used in 2017 to ensure there is alignment between the new and current grading structures, such that; broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above. broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above. broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 1 and above as currently achieve a grade G and above. All other grade boundaries will be set arithmetically, as now. For example, the boundaries at grades 5 and 6 will be set based on the difference in marks between grades 4 and 7; grade 5 will be set at one third of the difference in marks, and grade 6 at two thirds the difference in marks. The government's definition of a 'good pass' will be set at grade 5 for reformed GCSEs. A grade 4 will continue to be a level 2 achievement. The Department for Education does not expect employers, colleges or universities to raise the bar to a grade 5 if a grade 4 would meet their requirements. The new grading structure will be applied to other GCSE subjects in 2018 and 2019. Request for Copies NB: Please note that all exam informations sheets are PDF files and therefore will require you to have Adobe Reader installed. If you require any copies of the information included on our website please contact Dale Wood on 01226 284606 or Dale.wood@barnsley-academy.org, this information will be provided free of charge. Exam Policies & Information GCSE_Factsheet_parent Address & Contact Barnsley Academy Farm Road Kendray S70 3DL Tel: 01226 284 606 Fax: 01226 731 793 Email: admin@barnsley-academy.org Social Media Search this site Links Academy News Admissions Policies Ofsted Report Vacancies Term Dates Copyright ©2021 Log in The school is part of United Learning. United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB. Tel: 01832 864 444 Financial Accountability and Freedom of Information Website Terms, Cookies and Privacy Policies