Exams Information
Key Assessment Dates
Year Group | Progress Reports Issued | Summative Assessment Dates |
|---|---|---|
Year 11 | •w/c 13th October •w/c 12th January •w/c 23rd March | 8th-18th December Mock exams
9th-20th March Mock exams (English, Maths, Science only)
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Year 10 | •w/c 24th November •w/c 20th April •w/c 20th July | 22nd June – 7th July Mock exams
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Year 09 | •w/c 15th December •w/c 13th July | 24th-28th November
Year 9 mid-year exam week
(English and Maths exams in the hall; in-class assessments in other subjects)
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Year 08 | •w/c 8th December •w/c 6th July | 19th-23rd January
Year 8 mid-year exam week
(English and Maths exams in the hall; in-class assessments in other subjects)
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Year 07 | •w/c 6th October (Behaviour, Effort, Homework only) •w/c 15th December •w/c 29th June | 16th-20th March
Year 7 mid-year exam week
(English and Maths exams in the hall; in-class assessments in other subjects)
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Key Information
Examination Timetables
January Exams 2027
Date | Start Time | End Time | Room | Assessable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fri, 01 Jan 2027 | AM | Internal assessment | Pearson L2 BTEC TECH Award Health and Social Care | BHS0201 |
Fri, 01 Jan 2027 | AM | Internal assessment | Pearson L2 BTEC TECH Award Sport | BSP0201 |
Wed, 06 Jan 2027 | AM | 09.00am - 10.30am | Cambridge OCR L3 AAQ Health and Social Care | F090/01 |
Wed, 06 Jan 2027 | PM | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Cambridge OCR L3 Cambridge Technical Business | 583501 |
Thu, 07 Jan 2027 | AM | 9.00am - 10.30am | Cambridge OCR L3 Cambridge Technical Sport | 582701 |
Fri, 08 Jan 2027 | AM | 9.00am - 10.30am | Cambridge OCR L3 Cambridge Technical Business | 583502 |
Fri, 08 Jan 2027 | PM | 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Cambridge OCR L2 Cambridge Nationals IT | R050/01 |
Mon, 11 Jan 2027 | Due date | coursework deadline | Cambridge OCR L2 Cambridge Nationals IT | R060/01 |
Mon, 11 Jan 2027 | PM | 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Cambridge OCR L3 Cambridge Technical Sport | 582703 |
Fri, 15 Jan 2027 | AM | 9.00am - 10.30am | Cambridge OCR L3 AAQ Health and Social Care | F091/01 |
Mon, 01 Feb 2027 | AM | Internal assessment | Cambridge OCR L3 AAQ Health and Social Care | F097/01 |
November Exams
Date | Start Time | End Time | AO | Assessable | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 | 09:00 | 10:45 | AQA | GCSE English Language Paper 1 (8700/1) (re-sit only) | 8700/1 |
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 | 09:00 | 10:45 | AQA | GCSE English Language Paper 2 (8700/2) (re-sit only) | 8700/2 |
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 | Coursework | Deadline | AQA | GCSE English Language Spoken Language (8700/C) | 8700/C |
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 | 09:00 | 10:30 | Cambridge OCR | GCSE Mathematics: Paper 1 Fnd Wrtn (J560/01) (re-sit only) | J560/01 |
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 | 09:00 | 10:30 | Cambridge OCR | GCSE Mathematics: Paper 2 Fnd Wrtn (J560/02) (re-sit only) | J560/02 |
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 | 09:00 | 10:30 | Cambridge OCR | GCSE Mathematics: Paper 3 Fnd Wrtn (J560/03) (re-sit only) | J560/03 |
Please note
Exam timetables published here are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change.
Exam Contingency Dates:
The Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ) have stated that for this academic year Wednesday 23rd June 2027 has been designated by the Exam Boards as a ‘contingency day’ for examinations.
These contingency days may be used if there is any disruption to a day of examinations - in this case examinations may be rescheduled. Therefore, students need to make sure they are available on this date and should not be away / on holiday on this dates. The JCQ go on to say, if students are not available because they are on holiday and one of their exams is rescheduled to a contingency day, they will not eligible for special consideration by the exam boards. For this reason, the JCQ request all schools inform parents and students of this date so that it can be taken into account when making plans for the summer.
Supporting exam stress, a parent’s guide
Exam season can be a very daunting time for some young people, whereas others seem to just take in in their stride. As parents/carers, you may also be feeling under pressure as you want your child to be able to do their best and put the required effort in. You may find that helping them get motivated and organised for revision is an uphill struggle. If you are concerned, contact your child’s tutor in the first instance for support and advice.
If you’re worried about your child’s exams and the marks they might get, imagine how overwhelming it might be for them. Preparing for and sitting exams can be a very pressured time, and then, once the exams are finished, it's a countdown to the results which can be equally stressful.
As a parent you can really help your children through this time just by being there for them and trying to keep things in perspective whilst encouraging them to talk about their feelings and fears. You can also help by ensuring your child:
• Eats well and has good sleep habits
• Exercises to boost energy levels, clear the mind and relieve stress
• Plans a revision schedule that includes ‘down time’. Students receive a lot of support with this through life skills lessons, assemblies and tutor times.
Resources with dealing with exam stress and anxiety
Childline have a dedicated area of their website for advice regarding exam stress
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/exam-stress/
as do www.youngminds.org.uk
Summer 2026 Results Days
GCSE Results Day - Thursday 20th Aug
GCSE results will be published on Thursday, 20th August 2026.
Results will be available from 8.30 a.m. until 11 a.m. in Hall 1.
Please enter school through main reception.
All year 11 students are encouraged to come into school on this day. Staff will be here to support you and ensure that you are able to secure your place at Kimberley Sixth Form or answer any questions about results and what this might mean for destinations for September.
Independent careers advice will be available for individual appointments, in school, at this time too.
With a record number of applications for Year 12 this year, we know that students will be keen to secure their places as soon as possible on the 20th August.
Once you have your results and are planning to come to our Sixth Form you will need to go to Hall 2 where Sixth Form staff will take you through the enrolment process.
If parents/carers wish to contact school, phones will be monitored between 9am and 12pm. (0115 938 7000).
We appreciate that the results period can be a little stressful but know from experience that the vast majority of students will be satisfied with their results and will be able celebrate their success.
External Applicants: Once you have collected results, please bring a copy of them to school between 9:30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Enter through main reception and you will be directed to Hall 2 where a member of Sixth Form staff will go through the enrolment process with you.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you into the school.
Year 13 Results Day - Thursday 13th Aug
A-level, and other Level 3 qualification results will be published on Thursday 13th August.
School will open at 8.30 a.m. for results to be collected.
For those hoping to attend university, UCAS will start updating results from 8.15 a.m. which will tell you if you have secured a place on your firm or insurance choice. Members of staff and an independent careers advisor will be in school to offer individual support and guidance if needed.
Please enter by main reception between 8.30 and 11.00 a.m. and collect your results from Hall 1.
If parents / carers wish to contact school, phones will be monitored between 8.30 a.m. and 12 p.m. (0115 938 7000).
We fully appreciate what a stressful time the results period can be, but also know from experience that the vast majority of students have cause for satisfaction and celebration on results day.
Summer 2026 Post Results Information
Following on from the collection of your results, if you have any queries regarding post results requests, please speak to your teacher in the first instance.
We've also linked some additional guidance below:
For more information on exams at the Kimberley School please email