Exam Information

GCSE Summer External Exams 2024

The final GCSE timetable has not yet been released, however, draft timetables for the exam boards we use at King’s Liverpool can be found via the following links:

• AQA
• Pearson Edexcel
• OCR
• WJEC

All students will receive personal exam timetables by the week commencing Monday 27^th February 2024.

Morning examinations start at 9.00am, with students expected to be on site by 8.00am for final revision and preparation. This may mean that students who have a morning examination will need to make alternative transport arrangements to ensure they are in school for 8.00am.

Afternoon examinations start at 12.45pm, with the expectation that all examinations are completed prior to the end of the school day. This ensures that students do not have to make alternative transport arrangements in the afternoon.

Mock examinations 2023 – 24

The dates for mock examinations this academic year are as follows:

Year 11 – Mock examinations 1 – Monday 28^th November – Friday 2^nd December

Year 11 – Mock examinations 2 – Monday 6^th March – Friday 17^th March

Year 10 – Monday 26^th June – Friday 30^th June

For courses that contain non-examination assessments (for example, controlled assessment or coursework), assessment dates and completion deadlines are set by the relevant faculty in line with the curriculum plan.

It is vital that students and parents have read the attached information and guidance for candidates completing non-examination assessments, ensuring that particular attention is paid to the regulations around research and plagiarism.

JCQ Information for Candidates – Non-Examination Assessments

The deadline for examination entries for the June 2023 season is Tuesday 21^st February. All students will receive a statement of entry after this point, detailing the subjects for which they are entered. It is vital that students take the time to ensure this information is correct.

This statement of entry will also contain students' personal details, which again students must check carefully. Date of birth, spelling of names etc will be as they will appear on final certificates, and any changes must be made prior to the start of the examination season. Changes after this point will incur a fine, for which the student will be liable.

Students are strongly advised to read the JCQ regulations “Information for Candidates” (attached below) prior to them sitting their examinations, paying particular attention to section A Regulations.

JCQ Information for Candidate Document – Written Examinations

Collection of GCSE examination results will be from 9.00am on Thursday 24^th August 2023 in the Sports Hall.

If students are unable to collect their results and require someone to collect them on their behalf, the following information will be required:

• Student Identification e.g. Passport
• A letter, signed by the student, authorising this person to collect their results on their behalf
• Proof of identity for the person collecting

Querying results

There are a number of routes that can be pursued when querying results. Ideally, this is a conversation to have with the staff available on GCSE results day who will be able to provide further advice and guidance.

If, after results day, a student decides they wish to query their awarded mark or the marking of their paper, this can be done by contacting the relevant faculty leader or Mr Hewson.

Contact Mr Hewson

GCSE awards evening will be on Thursday 24^th November 2022, during which GCSE certificates will be handed out. If you are unable to attend the awards evening, GCSE certificates will then be available for collection from the main school reception from Monday 28^th November 2022.

Students should where possible, collect their certificates in person. If this is not possible, certificates can be issued to a nominated person with the following:

• Student Identification e.g. Passport
• A letter, signed by the student, authorising this person to collect their certificates on their behalf
• Proof of identity for the person collecting

Students, parents and carers are advised to read and familiarise themselves with the following documentation prior to sitting any external examinations:

Candidate Information – Warning to Candidates

Candidate Information - Unauthorised Items

Candidate Information – Written Exams

Candidate Information – Non-Exam Assessments

Candidate Information – Social Media

Candidate Information – Privacy Notice

Candidate Information – Onscreen Tests

Candidate Information – Preparing to sit your exams