Exam Information

Exam Dates 2025 - 2026

 

Y9 MFL Mocks Exams (Listening, Reading & Writing only): 24 – 28 November 2025

Y11 Mock Exams (All subjects): 2 – 18 December 2025

Y9 Second MFL Mocks (Listening, Reading & Writing): 2 – 4 February 2026

Y9 & Y11 Mock MFL Speaking Exams: 9 – 13 February 2026

Y11 English & Maths Second Mock: 2 – 6 March 2026

Y11 GCSE External Practical Exams will take place between March and May 2026

Y9 & Y11 GCSE External Speaking Exams will take place in April 2026. 

Y11 & Y9 Summer External Written Exams will be between 5 May – 18 June. Please be aware that students taking external summer exams must also be available on 24 June 2026 for the JCQ contingency day.

Y10 Mock Exams (All subjects): 17 June – 3 July 2026

All details regarding exact dates & times will be released to students & parents nearer the time.

 

Equipment for Exams

In Year 9, all students are expected to bring two black pens to their Language exams. 

In Year 11, all students are expected to bring a scientific calculator (no lids allowed) and the following equipment in a clear pencil case to all their exams (including internal/mock examinations): 

  • 2 black pens 
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler 
  • Eraser 
  • Compass 
  • Protractor

Please note: Water bottles are allowed, however, they must be see-through, have no writing and have labels removed.

 

 

Prohibited Items

The following are not allowed in exams:

  • No Mobile phones (must be switched off and left in bag in cloakroom)
  • No watches or smart watches, Air Pods or similar or any web-enabled device.
  • No items or papers in pockets.

For full details on exam rules and regulations please click here – JCQ Exam Information for Candidates 2025-26

 

 

Exam Contingency Date Information – Summer 2026

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has designated Wednesday 24th June as the single contingency day for the summer 2026 examination series. Candidates are expected to remain available for examinations up to and including this date, as it is reserved for national or significant local disruption to exams in the UK

 

 

Results Day 2026

GCSE Results Day has been confirmed as Thursday, 20 August 2026. 

 

For any other queries regarding examinations please email [email protected]