Examinations

Whole School Examinations Week

Whole School Examinations Week Letter Including Timetables for Years 7, 8, 9 and 10

Exams Guidance

GCSE Strategy

Exams Information – 2025-2026

Exams are governed by strict rules and regulations. These are set by the exam boards and the school has to strictly enforce them. This page contains links to important exam board documents.

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) website contains all the rules and regulations.

Information for Candidates:

Coursework Non-Examination Assessments On-Screen Tests Privacy Notice Social Media Written Exams
JCQ Video – No Mobiles Exams
Examination Posters
No Mobile Phones Poster Warning to Candidates

Progress 8

Progress 8 scores will be reported in performance tables. It will measure student progress across eight qualifications from age 11 to 16. This is a video which explains how this is calculated, along with a video explaining the GCSE grading system.

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