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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 10

The timetable for the Year 10 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
24 November 2025

Science - Biology
50 mins

Spanish
Listening/Reading/Writing
1 hr

No Y10 exams
Tuesday
25 November 2025
English Language
Writer's Viewpoints and Perspectives
1 hr 45 mins
No Y10 exams

Sociology
Understanding Social Processes
50 mins


Religious Studies
Christian Beliefs and Teachings
40 mins

Wednesday
26 November 2025

Maths
Non-calculator
1 hr 30 mins

French
Listening/Reading/Writing
1 hr

No Y10 exams
Thursday
27 November 2025

Science - Chemistry
50 mins

No Y10 exams History
Making of America
50 mins
Friday
28 November 2025

Geography
Natural Hazards
50 mins


Music
45 mins (E04)

No Y10 exams No Y10 exams
       

Monday
01 December 2025

Science - Physics
50 mins

No Y10 exams

No Y10 exams

Tuesday
02 December 2025

English Literature
Modern Text and Unseen Poetry
1 hr

No Y10 exams

Computer Science
Computer Science
40 mins


GCSE PE
Units 1/2/3
50 mins


Engineering
1 hr 10 mins

Wednesday
03 December 2025
Maths
Calculator
1 hr 30 mins
No Y10 exams No Y10 exams
Thursday
04 December 2025

Art
Drawing from Observation
1 hr 30 mins


Textiles
Textiles Outcomes
1 hr 30 mins


Photography
Mixed Media Outcomes
1 hr

No Y10 exams

Media Studies
1 hr


Product Design
1 hr 10 mins


Food Prep
1 hr 10 mins

Friday
05 December 2025
No Y10 exams No Y10 exams No Y10 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.