Assessment and Examinations

External Qualifications and Examinations 

In key stage 4 pupils follow a wide range of compulsory and chosen subjects leading to qualifications at the end of Year 11. 

The majority of the courses we will offer are GCSEs with some courses being vocational qualifications leading to a BTEC qualification. 

All courses run at the school are Level 1 or Level 2 courses, with a Level 2 course giving a grade C or above, the grade range is summarised below: 

TGAU - Level 2  

A* - Distinction*
A - Distinction
B - Merit
C - Pass 

TGAU - Level 1  

D - Level 1 Pass
E - Level 1 Pass
F - Level 1 Pass
G - Level 1 Pass

Core GCSE Qualifications

• Welsh Language 
• Welsh Literature
• English Language
• English Literature 
• Mathematics
• Mathematics – Numeracy 
• Science (Double – Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Single)
• Challenge Certificate    

Optional GCSE Qualifications 

• Physical Education 
• Religious Education
• Food and Nutrition 
• Art
• Music
• Geography
• Product Design
• Childcare
• History
• French
• Information Technology 

BTEC/Vocational

• Construction 
• Business 
• Hairdressing
• Photography
• Engineering
• Media **
• Agriculture**

** Ysgol Ardudwy is part of the Dwyfor 14-16 Consortium and these subjects are offered at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor in Pwllheli and Glynllifon with three Dwyfor secondary schools.