EXAMINATIONS SUMMER 2026

During the summer term many students will be sitting GCSE exams as usual.  Candidate exam timetables will be sent home with Exam Guidance and information. Also see further information below.

To give our students the best possible chance of success, school opening and closing times will be adjusted on exam days. Further details will follow.

If you have any queries, please ring the school and ask to speak to Vice-Principal, Mr Carl Parkinson or Assistant Principal, Mr Karo Onowighose.

We wish all our students every success in their summer exams.

GCSE Exam Timetable 2026

Contingency date: Wednesday 24th June 2026 all day

The contingency days would be used in the event of national or significant local disruption to exams in the United Kingdom.

RESULTS DAY THURSDAY 20th AUGUST 2026 

Students are invited to pick up their results from school between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. 

A Careers Adviser from Careers Connect will be available to help you with any queries about your progression in September.

Please contact us if you are unable to come into school to pick up your results.

Letter to Year 11 Students

Qualifications List

Preparing to Sit Your Exams

Policy and Procedures for Reporting Malpractice

JCQ Information for Candidates Privacy Notice

JCQ Information for Written Examinations

JCQ Guidance Using Social Media

HA Appeals for Assessment and Exams Policy

GCSE Exams 2025 Guidance for Candidates

Notices to Candidates

See more information here: https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents/

Visit JCQ here: https://www.jcq.org.uk/about-us/

OFQUAL Student Guide 2026

OFQUAL Student Guide 2026 PDF

Navigating Exam Stress: A Guide for Students

Accreditations and Qualifications

The accreditations / qualifications which students can achieve include:

Up to 8 GCSEs or equivalents: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Dance, Drama, Physical Education, Design Technology, Photography, Psychology, Statistics.

L1 & L2 Qualifications:  English, Mathematics, Science, Performance Skills, Public Speaking, Dance, Music Technology, PSD (including SRE and Mental Health Awareness), Food & Cookery, Design Technology, Hair & Beauty, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Equestrian Skills, ESOL.

Awards: Arts Award Silver/Bronze, Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze, Young Leaders Award KS3/KS4.

The student entitlement is that of 8 GCSEs with a single GCSE given a minimum of 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and a Double GCSE a minimum of 240 GLHs.