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This year's GCSE exams

Find the latest information about your GCSE exam timetables here - we'll publish updates as soon as we can.

Please download the attached documents for specific details regarding exams, or see the following pages:

You'll be given your individual exam timetable after the Easter holidays. Information about where you'll be taking your exams will be on the Exams notice board outside Pupil Reception during the weeks they are taking place.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact your teacher or the College's Exams office.

Note: Please refer to the most recent version for the latest information. Once we receive the details, we will update these as soon as possible.

Exams Calendar 2025-26

Year Group

Assessment Type

Dates
(Week commencing)

Year 7

CAT Tests

15/09/2025

Year 7, 8 & 9

English GL Tests

22/09/2025

Year 7

Science GL Tests

29/09/2025

Year 7

Maths GL Tests

06/10/2025

Year 11

Core Mock Exams

13/10/2025–17/10/2025

Year 10

Mock Exams

24/11/2025–05/12/2025

Year 11

Mock Exams

12/01/2026–30/01/2026

Year 9

Science GL Tests

09/02/2026

Year 11 

GCSEs

08/05/2026–17/06/2026 

Year 8

Science GL Tests

18/05/2026

Year 7, 8 & 9

Maths GL Tests

08/06/2026

Year 10

Mock Exams

15/06/2026–26/06/2026

Year 11

GCSE Contingency Day

24/06/2026

Year 11

GCSE Results Day

20/08/2026

Mock exams -  Year 11

The timetable for the Year 11 mock exams is below.

If using a mobile phone to view this page, you may need to turn it 90° to view the full width of the table below 📱🔄.

Day and Date

Periods 1 and 2

Periods 3 and 4

Periods 5 and 6

Monday
12 January 2026

Trilogy
P2
1 hr 15 mins


Biology
P2
1 hr 45 mins

History
History Around Us
1 hr

No exams
Tuesday
13 January 2026
Maths
P1
(Non calculator)
1 hr 30 mins
Product Design
1 hr 45 mins

Art and Photography
B&C Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins

Wednesday
14 January 2026

English Language
P2
1 hr 45 mins

Art and Photography
A Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins

No exams
Thursday
15 January 2026

Geography
P1
Living with the Physical Environment
1 hr 30 mins

Sociology
P1
Understanding Social Processes
1 hr 45 mins
Art and Photography
A Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins
Friday
16 January 2026

History
The People's Health | Norman Conquest
50 mins

French
Listening
45 / 60 mins
Art and Photography
B and C Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins
       

Day and Date

Periods 1 and 2

Periods 3 and 4

Periods 5 and 6

Monday
19 January 2026

Trilogy
P2
1 hr 15 mins


Chemistry
P2
1 hr 45 mins

Religious Studies
Christianity and Islam
1 hr 45 mins


Media Studies
Comp 1
1 hr 30 mins

No exams

Tuesday
20 January 2026

Maths
P2
Calculator
1 hr 30 mins

Spanish 
Listening
45 / 60 mins

Further Maths
Non-calculator
1 hr 45 mins

Wednesday
21 January 2026
English Literature
P2
2 hr 15 mins
~ No exams
Thursday
22 January 2026

Geography
P2
Challenges in the Human Environment
1 hr 30 mins

GCSE Music
Component 3 - Listening and Appraising
1 hr 30 mins


Engineering
1 hr 50 mins

Art and Photography
A Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins

Friday
23 January 2026

Religious Studies
Thematic Study
1 hr 45 mins


Media Studies
Comp 2
1 hr 30 mins

Computer Science
P1
Computer Systems
1 hr 30 mins


PE
P1
The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
1 hr 30 mins

Art and Photography
B and C Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins
       

Day and Date

Periods 1 and 2

Periods 3 and 4

Periods 5 and 6

Monday
26 January 2026

Trilogy
P2
1 hr 15 mins


Physics
P2
1 hr 45 mins

Art and Photography
A Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins
No exams
Tuesday
27 January 2026
History
The Making of America | Living Under Nazi Rule
1 hr 45 mins
French / Spanish
Writing
1 hr 15 mins / 1 hr 20 mins
Art and Photography
B and C Group
ESA
1 hr 50 mins
Wednesday
28 January 2026
Maths
P3
Calculator
1 hr 30 mins

Computer Science
P2
Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming
1 hr 30 mins


PE
P2
Socio-Cultural Influences and Wellbeing in Physical Activity and Sport
1 hr 15 mins


Drama
Comp 3 Interpreting Theatre
1 hr 30 mins

No exams
Thursday
29 January 2026
Food Prep and Nutrition
1 hr 45 mins
Geography
Geographical Applications
45 mins
No exams
Friday
30 January 2026

Sociology
P2
Understanding Social Structures
1 hr 45 mins


Further Maths
Calculator
1 hr 45 mins

French / Spanish
Reading
45 / 60 mins
No exams

Important information for mock exams

  • All pupils are either in an examination or normal lessons.
  • For all morning examinations, you should report to the examination room at 08:40 P1 or as directed by tutors.
  • For mid-morning examinations, you should report to the examination room at 10:50 P3.
  • For afternoon examinations, you should report to the examination rooms at 13:10 P5.
  • If you have exam clashes, you must see Mrs Thorby immediately.
  • You will be advised of which room your exams will be held in closer to the time.

If you have any problems or queries, please see Mrs Thorby, the Exams Officer, as soon as possible. The Exams Office is upstairs in S-block.