Examinations and Qualifications

Exam Results

We are particularly proud of the increased range of qualifications that pupils sat examinations for this academic year and the increase in pupils achieving 5+ GCSEs. 

Due to being a Pupil Referral Unit, The Key Education Centre is not measured on performance tables but we take great pride in ensuring that our pupils are able to achieve qualifications that enable them to feel proud of their educational achievements and be successful in life after The Key

Mock Exams

Exams can cause significant anxiety for pupils due to the nature of exam conditions and the pressure pupils put upon themselves to achieve. At The Key, we feel it is important to familiarise pupils with examinations and therefore organise mock exam weeks to support with this. Mock exams can also function to identify exam concessions and areas of study which require revision. 

At the moment, mock exams take place for Year 10 pupils at the end of the summer term and twice in Year 11.

Pupils will always be given notice of mock exams and we will work with them to manage any anxieties or concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact your pupil's tutor if you wish to discuss mock exams further.  

Exam Boards

For pupils who begin Key Stage 4 courses at The Key we aim to provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum offer which enables them to achieve a range of accreditations. 

For pupils who join us during their KS4 course, we will assess - through discussion with pupils and parents/carers - the most suitable route moving forwards and always endeavour to support pupils to continue their studies.

Where a pupil has begun a course on an different exam board to that taught at The Key we will consider this on an individual basis. 

Available Courses at KS4

Our accreditation offer at KS4 is responsive to the transient and ever-changing demographic of our cohorts. As a Pupil Referral Unit, we often have one teacher for each subject area and our curriculum offer is therefore also subject to staffing specialisms. 

The GCSE courses available at KS4 this academic year include:

Other courses available include: