Key Information for Year 10 Students
Important Dates:
2020 – 2021
17th September: Early closure – 12.30pm for virtual Open Evening preparation
10th December: Carol Service 7pm start – All Saints Church
29th April: Business Insight Day
6th May: Year 10 Parents’ Evening
The above dates are subject to change.
Academic Reports:
You should expect to receive a progress report from the school every half term detailing your son/daughters progress. These will be one of the following formats:
Progress Report | This will be a summary of your son/daughters current and predicted grade. In addition, you will also have their effort for learning level on a 1-4 scale. |
Full Report | This is a full written report including comments from individual teachers along with targets for improving their progress. This will also include a current/predicted grade and effort for learning level. |
Exam Board Information:
Subject | Exam Board |
Core Subjects | |
English Language | AQA |
English Literature | AQA |
Mathematics | Edexcel |
Triple Science: Biology | AQA |
Triple Science: Chemistry | AQA |
Triple Science: Physics | AQA |
Science Trilogy | AQA |
Options Subjects | |
Art and Design | AQA |
Business Studies | OCR |
Computer Science | AQA |
Construction BTEC | Pearson |
Product Design | EDUQAS |
Drama | AQA |
Geography | AQA |
History | AQA |
French | AQA |
Media Studies | EDUQAS |
Spanish | Edexcel |
Physical Education | OCR |
Religious Studies | AQA |
Exam boards correct as of 12th September 2019. Any changes to the above exam boards will be confirmed in writing with parents.
Key Contacts
Jeremy Masson: Assistant Headteacher (Achievement)
Simon McCallion: Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral)
smccallion@altwoodschool.co.uk
Heads of House
Mr Sheppard: Head of House – Faith
Mrs Gomez: KS4 – Head of House – Hope
lgomez@altwoodschool.co.uk
Mr Smith: Head of House – Joy
asmith@altwoodschool.co.uk