Examinations

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Welcome to our examination information page for pupils, parents and carers.

We will regularly update this page with the latest information, regulations and guidance to ensure that pupils and their families are able to navigate both internal and external examination periods with confidence.

Examination boards and specifications 

GCSE Subject Exam Board Specification Code Website
English Language AQA 8700 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700
English Literature AQA 8702 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702
Mathematics OCR J560 https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/mathematics-j560-from-2015
Combined Science AQA 8464 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464
Biology AQA 8461 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-8461
Chemistry AQA 8462 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462
Physics AQA 8463 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463
History Pearson Edexcel 1H10 https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/history-2016.html
Geography WJEC C112QS https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/geography-gcse-b/#tab_keydocuments
Religious Studies WJEC C120QS https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/religious-studies-gcse/#tab_keydocuments
French AQA 8658 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658
Art AQA 8201 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206/specification-at-a-glance
Performing Arts (Music or Drama) WJEC 5639QA https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/level-1-2-vocational-award-in-performing-arts/#tab_keydocuments
Resistant Materials AQA 8552 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552
Graphics AQA 8552 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552
Engineering Pearson BTEC 603/0829/1 https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/engineering.html
Food & Nutrition AQA 8585 https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/food/gcse/food-preparation-and-nutrition-8585
Creative iMedia Cambridge National J817 https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2-award-certificate-j807-j817/
Sport Pearson BTEC 600/4779/3 https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/sport-2012-nqf.html
Health & Social Care Cambridge National J811 https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/health-and-social-care-level-1-2-j801-j811/
Travel & Tourism Pearson BTEC 600/6512/6 https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/travel-and-tourism-2013-nqf.html

GCSE Summer External Exams 2025

Exam schedules for 2024-2025 GCSE series will be published here once available. GCSE exams typically run from early may to the end of June. Please ensure that your child is present in school throughout this time.

Timetables can be found by exam board using the links below:

All pupils will receive personalised exam timetables as they approach their GCSE examinations.

Typical Examination Procedures 

Morning examinations start at 9.00am, with pupils expected to be on site by 8.25am for a pre-exam briefing.

Afternoon examinations start at 1.00pm, with pupils expected to attend their pre-exam briefing after they have had lunch.

Pupils must be punctual to start each examination at the published time.

Pupils will need essential examination equipment including, but not limited to:

  • Clear pencil case (must be clear)
  • At least two pens – BLACK ink only
  • At least two HB Pencils
  • Ruler (preferably 30cm)
  • Rubber
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Highlighter (to annotate questions but not to write answers)

For certain exams (particularly mathematics and science) you will also need the following:

  • Pair of compasses
  • Protractor
  • Calculator (no lid)

Internal assessments 2024-25

The dates for internal assessments this academic year are as follows:

Year Group Type of Examination Dates
11 Mock Examinations 1
11 Mock Examinations 2
10 End of Year Examinations
7, 8, 9, 10 Assessment Window 1
7, 8, 9, 10 Assessment Window 2
7, 8, 9 Assessment Window 3

Non-examination assessments (NEA)

For courses that contain non-examination assessments (for example, controlled assessment or coursework), assessment dates and completion deadlines are set by the relevant faculty in line with the curriculum plan.

It is vital that pupils and parents have read the attached information and guidance for candidates completing non-examination assessments, ensuring that particular attention is paid to the JCQ regulations around research and plagiarism.

JCQ Guidance

Examination entries 

All pupils will receive a statement of entry before their GCSE examinations, detailing the subjects for which they are entered. It is vital that pupils take the time to ensure this information is correct.

This statement of entry will also contain pupils’ personal details, which again pupils must check carefully. Date of birth, spelling of names etc. will be as they will appear on final GCSE certificates, and any changes must be made prior to the start of the examination season. Changes after this point will incur a cost to parents.

Pupils are strongly advised to read the JCQ regulations “Information for Candidates” (linked below) prior to them sitting their examinations, paying particular attention to section A Regulations.

Find out more
BA-Regs

Results 

Collection of GCSE examination results will be on Thursday 22nd August 2024, between 9.00am and 10.30am.

If pupils are unable to collect their results and require someone to collect them on their behalf, the following information will be required:

  • A letter, signed by the pupil, authorising a nominated person to collect their results on their behalf.
  • A form of photo ID (passport/driving licence) that proves that you are the named person on the above letter.

Querying results

There can be occasions where pupils may wish to query their results. There are various means through which this can happen. In the first instance, this is a conversation that will need to be had with the staff available on GCSE results day. They will be able to provide further advice and guidance.

If, after the GCSE results day, a pupil decides that they wish to query their awarded mark and/or the marking of their paper, this can be done by contacting the relevant curriculum leader or the exams officer.

Requests for certificates 

All pupils will be invited to a celebration evening to collect their certificates.  If a pupil would like someone to collect their certificates on their behalf, written consent must be given by the pupil nominating a specific person.

Information for candidates

It is important for pupils and their families to take time to familiarise themselves with the following documents before any exams are taken.

Additional Information