Exam Information

Welcome to our exam information page for students, parents and carers.

This area will be regularly updated with the latest information, regulations and guidance to ensure that students and families are able to successfully navigate both internal and formal external examination periods.

 

Examination Boards/Specifications

Subject

Exam Board

Specification Code

Specification Link

Arabic

Edexcel

1AA0

Specification

Art

AQA

8202

Specification

Biology

AQA

8461

Specification

Business

Edexcel

1BS0

Specification

Chemistry

AQA

8462

Specification

English Language

AQA

8700

Specification

English Literature

AQA

8702

Specification

Enterprise and Marketing

OCR

J819

Specification

Geography

AQA

8035

Specification

Health and Social Care

Pearson

600/4782/3

Specification

History

AQA

8145

Specification

Hospitality and Catering

WJEC

603/7022/1

Specification

IMedia

OCR

600/7043/2

Specification

Information Technologies

OCR

J808

Specification

Mathematics

AQA

8300

Specification

Music

Edexcel

1MU0

Specification

Performing Arts

Pearson

600/4785/9

Specification

Physics

AQA

8463

Specification

Science – Combined Science Trilogy

AQA

8464

Specification

Spanish

AQA

8698

Specification

Sports Studies

OCR

J813

Specification

Religious Studies AQA 8062 Specification

Examination Dates & Times

GCSE Summer External Exams 2025

We would like to make you aware that Eid ul-Adha falls on June 6th, which coincides with two crucial GCSE exams:

  • English Language
  • Geography

Parent Letter

The timetables for the exam boards we use at King’s Liverpool can be found via the following links:

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.

Non-Examination Assessments

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

Exam Results

 

Results Day – 21st August 2025
 

You must attend Results Day in person at school. If you are away, you must email a.vaughn-beaucaire@kingsliverpool.com from a personal email account before August to request digital results.

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

Important: You must also contact your college in advance to arrange how you’ll enrol if you're not collecting your results in person.


Enrol Immediately
 

As soon as you receive your results, you must go straight to your college to enrol.
Colleges are oversubscribed and allocate places on a first come, first served basis. If you delay or go on holiday, you risk missing out on your place.


Leave Your Details with Us
 

Before leaving school, make sure to give us your college name and updated contact information. This is essential for our records.

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 Ms Oldfield.

Collection of Certificates

GCSE certificates will be available for collection from the main school reception from Monday 24th November 2025.

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

Important Exam Documentation