The summer 2026 GCSE exam timetable can be viewed here.

Students need to be aware of the exam policies and the regulations for sitting assessments. They are regularly reminded of these in school, as well as the JCQ regulations posters being displayed outside of the exam rooms. Students should also use this checklist to help them prepare for their assessments.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-checklist/student-checklist

The OFQUAL student guide provides you with information about this year’s arrangements for all qualifications. It also explains what support is in place when taking exams and assessments. Click here to read it.

For a guide to coping with exam pressure, please click here.

Exams and Internal Assessments Policies and Procedures

Access Arrangements Policy - Exams

Cybersecurity Policy (Exams)

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (Exams)

Complaints Policy (Exams)

Conflict of Interest Policy

Data Protection Policy (Exams)

Emergency Evacuation Policy (Exams)

Equality Policy (Exams)

Escalation Policy (Exams)

Exam Contingency Plan

Exams Policy

Internal Appeals Procedure (Exams)

Lockdown Policy (Exams)

Malpractice Policy (Exams)

Non Examination Assessment Policy

Procedures to Identify Candidates (Exams) Policy

Whistleblowing Policy (Exams)

Word Processor Policy (Exams)