Exams and Assessments
Here, you will find information on upcoming external examinations for Year 10, 11, 12 and 13, as well as information on internal examinations taking place in the academy. You will also find an important overview timeline for coursework activities externally assessed.
Examination Timetable
In this section you will find information about upcoming examinations (external and mocks). Please follow the link above for the timetables of upcoming examinations.
Examination Regulations and Expectations
We want to ensure that every student has a calm, positive experience and that all exams run smoothly. To support this, alongside the JCQ Regulations, we have a small number of clear procedures that protect the integrity of the exam environment for all students. Please see the following letter for further information.
JCQ: The Joint Council for Qualifications
JCQ is the national organisation that sets the rules for exams. It comprises of the eight largest providers of qualifications in the UK. This includes AQA, City & Guilds, OCR, Pearson, and WJEC.
JCQ are the organisation that governs administrative arrangements for examinations. They provide support for schools and colleges and ensure that regulations are fully complied with. The JCQ website has a vast amount of information about exams and how they must be conducted. https://www.jcq.org.uk/
JCQ also provide support for students. Further important documents you will need to familiarise yourself with can be found via the link below.
GCSEPod
We are delighted to announce that The Kings Church of England Academy has recently invested in GCSEPod, the award-winning digital content and revision provider used by over 1,700 schools worldwide. Further student video tutorials can be found at the link below:
Pearson Revise
The Most Effective Way to Study For GCSEs (5 Things I Wish I Knew) Check out Pearson Revise - https://reviseonline.pearson.com/school/threespires Pearson Revise utilises over a 100 years' of experience in exams and education, with expert support it offers unbeatable exam insights, tips from examiners and full topic coverage and practice. It is matched to Pearson Edexcel and AQA GCSE specifications, to make sure our students are ready for anything that comes their way.
Strategies to help your child with revision
Please click the image below for hints and tips on how to help your child with their learning and revision. Please note: some slides have links to external websites with more information.
Timetable of Internal and External Examinations
| Date | Exam or Assessment |
|
Tuesday 4th - Monday 10th November 2025 |
GCSE November Re-sit Examinations |
| Tuesday 10th November - Tuesday 2nd December 2025 | T-Level Core Exam 1 & 2, plus ESP Delivery |
|
Monday 1st - Thursday 4th December 2025 |
Year 12 and 13 Mock Examinations |
| Monday 8th December - Friday 12th December 2025 | Year 10 Mock 1 Examinations |
|
Monday 1st - Friday 24th January 2026 |
Year 12 and 13 External Examinations |
|
Monday 26th January - Friday 6th February 2026 |
Year 11 Mock 3 Examinations |
|
Thursday 7th - Friday 25th May 2026 |
GCSE Summer Season Examinations |
| Monday 11th - Friday 25th May 2026 |
A Level Summer Season Examinations |
| Monday 11th - Friday 15th May 2026 | Year 9 Core Progress Examinations |
|
Monday 1st - Wednesday 17th June 2026 |
GCSE Summer Season Examinations continued |
| Monday 1st - Tuesday 23rd June 2026 |
A Level Summer Season Examinations continued |
| Monday 22nd June - Friday 3rd July 2026 |
Year 10 Mock 2 Examinations |
| Monday 22nd June - Friday 3rd July 2026 |
Year 12 Mock 2 Examinations |
Ofqual has produced resources to support you in preparing your child for their exams and assessments. This includes the 2024 Student Guide and the recently published 2024 School and College Guide.
Coursework Overview Timeline
The coursework overview document provides an important insight into the focus of any given piece, its percentage contribution to a final GCSE grade and deadlines.
Parents and carers need to be aware that all deadlines are set by the exam boards and are therefore non-negotiable.
Crucially parents and carers need to be aware of points in the year where more than one piece of coursework task may be taking place and take steps at home to help their child manage their personal studies time effectively.