KS3 pupils

Pupils in KS3 (Y7, 8 and 9) do not usually sit exams. However, pupils may sit annual government tests in April.

You will be informed of the dates of these tests if they are going to be used and they will be held in classrooms during the regular school day.

KS4 pupils

Pupils in KS4 (Y10 and 11) are usually entered for a range of external exams. Most of these exams are GCSEs offered by the WJEC exam board for Wales. Ty Gwyn also uses Agored Cymru and Portal BTECs re vocational courses which may or may not have exams.

Pupils usually study:

• GCSE English Language and Literature single award
• GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy double award
• GCSE Applied Science single award
• GCSE Art and Design
• Agored Cymru Level 2 in PSE and WEW on rotation
• WJEC Level 2 Vocational Catering and Hospitality

Vocational qualifications in partnership with our alternative providers in areas like Hair and Beauty and Engineering.

Pupils will always be prepared for exams, the dates and arrangements will be shared with you in good time.

Please check the timetables below, prior to booking any events or holiday periods, thank you.

GCSE, Agored Cymru, SWEET and other qualification certificates will be posted to previous leaners as they arrive from the awarding body.

Please advise school of any change of address.

• The GCSE and Vocational course summer exams 2027 timetables are accessible via this link.