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.
During this period, students are expected to arrive at school by 8.30am at the latest, dressed in full school uniform (PE kit is only acceptable if students have a PE lesson during the times there are no exams) and ready for roll call outside the theatre, mirroring the routine they will follow during their final exams.
For morning exams, breakfast bagels will be provided during a pre-examination briefing to ensure students are well prepared.
Please click the button below to view the Year 11 Mock exam timetable for November 2025.
It is important for pupils and their families to take time to familiarise themselves with the following documents before any exams are taken.
Candidate Exam Handbook 2024-2025
Instructions For Candidates Video
| SUBJECT | Y10 AO | Y11 AO |
| English Language | AQA | AQA |
| English Literature | AQA | AQA |
| Mathematics | OCR | OCR |
| Biology | AQA | AQA |
| Chemistry | AQA | AQA |
| Physics | AQA | AQA |
| Combined Science | AQA | AQA |
| History | Edexcel | AQA |
| Geography | WJEC/Eduqas | AQA |
| French | AQA | |
| Spanish | AQA | |
| Fine Art | OCR | OCR |
| Music (GCSE) | AQA | AQA |
| Drama GCSE | WJEC/Eduqas | |
| Drama (Performing Arts) | Technical Award WJEC | |
| 3D Design | Edexcel | Edexcel |
| Textiles | OCR | |
| Food | AQA | AQA |
| Creative iMedia | Cambridge National OCR | |
| Media | WJEC/Eduqas | |
| Religious Studies | AQA | AQA |
| Psychology | AQA | AQA |
| Sport | Cambridge National OCR | Cambridge National OCR |
| Business Studies | Edexcel | Edexcel |
| Further Maths | AQA |
Morning examinations start at 9.00am, with pupils expected to be on site by 8.20am for a pre-exam briefing.
Afternoon examinations start at 1.30pm.
Pupils must be punctual to start each examination at the published time.
Pupils will need essential examination equipment including, but not limited to:
For certain exams (particularly mathematics and science) you will also need the following:
The dates for internal assessments this academic year are as follows:
| Year Group | Type of Examination | Dates |
| 11 | Mock Examinations 1 | Monday 3rd November – Friday 14rh November 2025 |
| 11 | Mock Examinations 2 | Monday 2nd February – Friday 13h February 2026 |
| 11 | Summer Exams | Start Tuesday 5th May – Tuesday 26th May 2026 |
| 10 | Mock Examinations 1 | Monday 12th January – Friday 23rd January 2026 |
| 10 | Mock Examinations 2 | Monday 20th April – Friday 1st May 2026 |
| KS3 | End of Year Assessments | Monday 22nd June – Friday 3rd July 2026 |
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.
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.
If pupils are unable to collect their results and require someone to collect them on their behalf, the following information will be required:
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.
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.
