Exams Information
Parents and Carers should ensure:
- Pupils have 100% attendance during exam periods.
- Pupils arrive to school punctually and have the necessary equipment for their examinations (including a scientific calculator for Maths and Science exams).
- Pupils are engaged in revision for the examinations at home in addition to the extensive extra-curricular offer that is in place to support them at school.
JCQ states the last day of the Summer 2025 examination series is 25 June 2025, which includes the contingency day should sustained national or local disruption arise during the June 2025 examination series. Therefore, students must remain available up to and including 25 June 2025 should an awarding body need to invoke its contingency plan. There is also 1 contingency afternoon session for which students must remain available for: 11 June 2025.
How you can help:
- Ensure pupils have a quiet place to study
- Help pupils to plan their time, use a weekly revision timetable
- Ensure they are continually going through and making new notes from revision guides and other accredited sources
- Set targets and offer small rewards
- Encourage pupils to focus on their weaknesses
- Ensure they attend the after school enrichment sessions
- Ensure they are using Sparx Maths and GCSEPod regularly
- Get in touch if you have any questions or need any advice