Throughout the academic year, there will be important exam updates and information displayed here for our pupils and parents.
If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact our Exams Officer, Mr Croxford, here at the Academy, who will be more than happy to help you.
Mock GCSE Exam Timetable NOV2025 v1.1
*Please note that all Exam Timetables are subject to amendments. Pupils will receive their own personalised copy of the timetable during Term 4 for the main exam season*
Mock GCSE Exams: 24 November – 08 December 2025
GCSE Exams on the Common Timetable : 07 May to 17 June 2026
Exam Contingency Afternoon: TBC
Exam Contingency Day (all students must still be available on this day): 24 June 2026
GCSE Results Day: Thursday 20 August 2026 (10:00am to 12:00pm)
Presentation Evening – Thursday 20 November 2025 (6:00pm Arrival)
Pupils must bring the correct equipment for their examinations with the following being the minimum required for all exams*; Black Pens (x2), Pencils (x2), Rubber / Eraser (x1), 30cm Ruler (x1).
*Subject teachers can provide information for additional equipment that you are expected to take into a specific exam.
Pupils, Parents / Carers must read the information below regarding examination rules and regulations.
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What do I do if there is a mistake on my exam timetable?
You should speak with the Exams Officer and your subject teacher as soon as you can.
What happens if I have more than one exam on the same day and time?
This is called an “Exam Clash”. The Exams Officer will resolve this clash for you and provide you with all of the information you need.
What time does my exam start?
Morning Exams begin at 08:50am
Afternoon Exams begin at 1:00pm – exam times may vary depending on the length of exam.
I have lost my exam timetable, what do I do?
This is easily resolved; speak with either your Form Tutor or the Exams Officer and we can arrange a replacement copy to be printed for you.
What do I do if I am unwell on the day on my exam?
You must try and attend all of your exams, even if you are feeling unwell. In cases where you cannot attend, you must ring the Academy as soon as possible: however, failing to attend an exam may have an impact on your overall grade.
What happens if I am unwell during my exam?
You should put your hand up and speak to an invigilator.
What happens if I arrive late for my exam?
You should arrive at school within plenty of time prior to your exam starting. However, if you arrive more than 1 hour after the official start time, and where an exam is more than 1 hour in duration, you may not be allowed to enter the exam room. Should you be given permission to enter the exam room we have a duty to inform the awarding body of the incident, and they will decide whether to mark your paper or not.
Can I leave the exam early?
No, you must remain in the exam room until the end of the exam.
Can I sit my exam on a different day?
No, you must sit the relevant exam paper on the specified date.
Where do I keep my mobile phone/earphones/watch (analogue/smartwatch) whilst I am in the exam?
You should keep these locked away in your locker, or in your bag, or you can hand them to the invigilators before you enter the exam room.
Can I take in revision notes or spare paper into my exam?
No, all materials must be left in your bag – see JCQ’s Warning to Candidates and Unauthorised Items posters for further information.
Former Year 11 Students, and External Candidates, that completed their GCSE Exams in June of the previous academic year and are not able / eligible to attend the Presentation Evening can collect your Exam Certificates from UALS Main Reception from the first Monday after the Presentation Evening.
Collection must be made, in person, prior to the end of November in the following academic year.
Unclaimed certificates are only kept for a 12-month period from the date of issue; after which they are destroyed or sent back to the relevant exam boards if certain criteria cannot be met. We do not keep, or hold, copies of certificates.
If you have not claimed your certificates within the 12-month period from date of issue, or have lost your certificates, you will need to contact the individual exam boards to obtain replacements, see links below, and please be aware that there may be a charge for this service: