To help support pupils and parents in getting the best results possible, this area of the website will keep you informed of upcoming examination details. To begin, please browse the menu to the right.
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Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation – Things to Do
- Attend ALL after school revision lessons – they are there to help you!
- Prepare a REVISION PLAN – a revision timetable and topic planner will help schedule your revision.
- Do NOT leave revision until the last minute!
- LEARN – REVISE – TEST YOURSELF
- Condense your notes
- Draw mind maps
- Make flow charts
- Use flash cards
- Use memory techniques
- Understand COMMAND WORDS used in exam questions.
- Practice essay skills for longer questions.
- PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE – use practice papers – past exam papers can be found on all exam board websites or ask your teacher for some.
Exam Time Tables
Examination Time Tables
2026 Summer GCSE Exam Time Table
Download The Above Table HereDate Start Length Board Component Code Subject Thu 07 May 08:45 01:45 OCR J203/01 Psychology Paper 1 Thu 07 May 13:45 00:35 AQA 8662/LF German Listening Foundation Thu 07 May 13:45 00:45 AQA 8662/LH German Listening Higher Thu 07 May 13:45 00:45 AQA 8662/RF German Reading Foundation Thu 07 May 13:45 01:00 AQA 8662/RH German Reading Higher Fri 08 May 08:45 01:45 AQA 8192/1 Sociology Paper 1 Fri 08 May 13:45 01:45 AQA 8261/W Drama Mon 11 May 08:45 01:45 AQA 8702/1 English Literature Paper 1 Mon 11 May 13:45 01:45 Edexcel 1BS0 01 Business Paper 1 Mon 11 May 13:45 01:15 OCR R184 Sport Studies Tues 12 May 08:45 01:45 AQA 8062/1 Religious Studies A Paper 1 Tues 12 May 13:45 01:45 AQA 8461/1H Biology Paper 1 Tues 12 May 13:45 01:15 AQA 8464/B/1F¦H Combined Science Biology Paper 1 Weds 13 May 08:45 01:30 AQA 8035/1 Geography Paper 1 Weds 13 May 13:45 01:30 OCR J277/01 Computer Science Paper 1 Thur 14 May 08:45 01:30 AQA 8300/1H Maths Paper 1 Higher (non-calculator) Thur 14 May 08:45 01:30 OCR J560/01 Maths Paper 1 Foundation (calculator) Thur 14 May 13:45 01:00 AQA 8662/WF German Writing Foundation Thur 14 May 13:45 01:15 AQA 8662/WH German Writing Higher Thur 14 May 13:45 01:45 OCR J203/02 Psychology Paper 2 Fri 15th May 08:45 02:00 AQA 8145/1A/D ¦ 1B/B History Paper 1A¦B Option D¦B Fri 15th May 13:45 01:45 AQA 8192/2 Sociology Paper 2 Mon 18 May 08:45 01:45 AQA 8462/1H Chemistry Paper 1 Mon 18 May 08:45 01:15 AQA 8464/C/1F¦H Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1 Tues 19 May 08:45 02:15 AQA 8702/2 English Literature Paper 2 Tues 19 May 13:45 01:30 OCR J277/02 Computer Science Paper 2 Tues 19 May 13:45 01:15 OCR R057 Child Development Weds 20 May 08:45 01:30 NCFE 603/7006/3 Engineering Weds 20 May 08:45 00:35 AQA 8652/LF French Listening Foundation Weds 20 May 08:45 00:45 AQA 8652/LH French Listening Higher Weds 20 May 08:45 00:45 AQA 8652/RF French Reading Foundation Weds 20 May 08:45 01:00 AQA 8652/RH French Reading Higher Weds 20 May 13:45 01:45 AQA 8062/2 Religious Studies A Paper 2 Weds 20 May 13:45 01:15 OCR R032 Health and Social Care Thur 21 May 08:45 01:45 AQA 8700/1 English Language Paper 1 Thur 21 May 13:45 01:20 WJEC 5539U10-1 ICT in Society (on-screen) Thur 21 May 13:45 01:45 Edexcel 1BS0 02 Business Paper 2 Fri 22 May 08:45 01:00 OCR J587/01 GCSE PE Paper 1 Mon 01 June 08:45 01:00 OCR J587/02 GCSE PE Paper 2 Tues 02 June 08:45 01:45 AQA 8463/1H Physics Paper 1 Tues 02 June 08:45 01:15 AQA 8464/P/1F¦H Combined Science Physics Paper 1 Weds 03 June 08:45 01:30 AQA 8300/2H Maths Paper 2 Higher (calculator) Weds 03 June 08:45 01:30 OCR J560/02 Maths Paper 2 Foundation (non-calculator) Weds 03 June 13:45 01:30 AQA 8035/2 Geography Paper 2 Thur 04 June 08:45 02:00 AQA 8145/2A/A ¦ 2B/C History Paper 2A¦B Option A¦C Thur 04 June 13:45 01:00 AQA 8652/WF French Writing Foundation Thur 04 June 13:45 01:15 AQA 8652/WH French Writing Higher Fri 05 June 08:45 01:45 AQA 8700/2 English Language Paper 2 Fri 05 June 13:45 01:30 AQA 8271/W Music Mon 08 June 08:45 01:45 AQA 8461/2H Biology Paper 2 Mon 08 June 08:45 01:15 AQA 8464/B/2F¦H Combined Science Biology Paper 2 Mon 08 June 13:45 01:45 AQA 8365/1 Level 2 Further Maths Paper 1 Tue 09 June 08:45 00:35 AQA 8692/LF Spanish Listening Foundation Tue 09 June 08:45 00:45 AQA 8692/LH Spanish Listening Higher Tue 09 June 08:45 00:45 AQA 8692/RF Spanish Reading Foundation Tue 09 June 08:45 01:00 AQA 8692/RH Spanish Reading Higher Wed 10 June 08:45 01:30 AQA 8300/3H Maths Paper 3 Higher (calculator) Wed 10 June 08:45 01:30 OCR J560/03 Maths Paper 3 Foundation (calculator) Thur 11 June 08:45 01:30 AQA 8035/3 Geography Paper 3 Fri 12 June 08:45 01:45 AQA 8462/2H Chemistry Paper 2 Fri 12 June 08:45 01:15 AQA 8464/C/2F¦H Combined Science Chemistry Paper 2 Fri 12 June 13:45 01:20 WJEC 5409UB0-1 Hospitality and Catering (written) Mon 15 June 08:45 01:45 AQA 8463/2H Physics Paper 2 Mon 15 June 08:45 01:15 AQA 8464/P/2F¦H Combined Science Physics Paper 2 Mon 15 June 13:45 01:45 AQA 8365/2 Level 2 Further Maths Paper 2 Tue 16 June 08:45 01:00 AQA 8692/WF Spanish Writing Foundation Tue 16 June 08:45 01:15 AQA 8692/WH Spanish Writing Higher Exam Regulations
Examination Regulations
The five awarding bodies under the JCQ umbrella – AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CEA, WJEC – have common regulations for schools that enter students for general qualifications.
- Information for candidates – Non Examination Assessments
- Information for candidates – Coursework
- Information for candidates – Onscreen Tests
- Information for candidates – Written Exams
- Information for candidates – Unauthorised Items
- Information for candidates – Using Social Media and Examinations/Assessments
- Warning to candidates – Preparing for Your Exams
Warning to Candidates:
- You must be on time for all your examinations.
- You must not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice in any part of the examination.
- You must not; sit an examination in the name of another candidate; have in your possession any unauthorised material or equipment which might give you an unfair advantage.
- Possession of a mobile phone or other unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
- You must not talk to, attempt to communicate with or disturb other candidates once you have entered the examination room.
- You must follow the instructions of the invigilator.
- If you are in any doubt, speak to the invigilator. Raise you hand and sit quietly until the invigilator attends you.
NO iPODs, iWATCHES/SMART WATCHES, MOBILE PHONES, MP3/4 PLAYERS/HEADPHONES
NO POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGICAL/WEB ENABLED SOURCES OF INFORMATION
NO WRISTWATCHES OF ANY KIND PERMITTED
Possession of unauthorised items, such as a mobile phone, is a serious offence and could result in DISQUALIFICATION from your examination and your overall qualification.
The Regulations:
- Are re-issued each academic year.
- Set out various key administrative requirements.
- Refer to the national agreements arranged on the conduct of examinations and special arrangements for individuals with particular requirements.
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