The King's (The Cathedral) School

Peterborough

Exam Candidate Information

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The GCSE and GCE A-Level Summer Exam timetables can be found below:

GCSE Exam Timetable - Summer 2024

NB: the Fine Art & Photography GCSE exam will take place on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 April

A-Level Exam Timetable - Summer 2024

NB: the Fine Art & Photography A-Level exam will take place on Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Monday 29 April

Please take note the dates for exam contingency days are:

Thursday 6 June 2024 - afternoon

Thursday 13 June 2024 - afternoon

Wednesday 26 June 2024 - all day

These days have been set aside in the event of national or significant disruption to exams; they are not for ‘catching up’ on missed exams.

Please be reminded that mobile phones, watches, Airpods and other electronic devices are not allowed in the exam venue. We will not store any items away if you choose to take them along with you. You will be asked to leave the room to store them away securely.

It is important to note that in public examinations, if a candidate is found to have a mobile phone on their person (even if they did not use it) this can lead to the candidate losing all marks for that examination.

All examinations start at 9.00am or 1.30pm. Please arrive fully prepared, at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.

Check your timetable to familiarise yourselves. Any questions or queries should first be referred to the Exams Officer. All examination notices will be posted in the Science Foyer.

All seating plans will be posted in the Science Foyer. You will make your way through the Science corridor to wait in the Main Foyer before entering the School Hall.

Arrive at your exam with all the necessary equipment required for the exam. All necessary equipment should be brought to exams in a transparent pencil case or plastic bag. This should include black pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, sharpener, calculator and any Maths equipment. Any water bottles must be transparent with the label removed.

Full school uniform must be worn whilst on the school premises. 

Please remember you will need to bring your swipe card which should be placed on your desk for identification. You may use your photo driving licence if you do not have your swipe card.

Should you be absent for any examination, it is essential that the Exams Officer is contacted immediately - please do not leave a message with other staff members. Absence due to illness on the day of an exam should be notified directly on 01733 751541 extension 371.

Please refer to the 'Information for Candidates' documents from JCQ below.

Results Days:

GCE A-Level: Thursday 15 August 2024
GCSE: Thursday 22 August 2024

Your results will be available from 8am.

Please see the document below for information about post-results services.


Preparation

The mock exam will be a fair test of prior learning and, as such, candidates should ensure that they prepare themselves thoroughly. The outcomes, as always, will assist teaching staff in diagnosing gaps in learning, planning interventions and informing predictions. We always encourage pupils to ensure that they make the best use of this chance to try their hardest and to receive genuine feedback on their progress. We hope that the guidance given in the Elevate Education sessions, Good Study Habits sessions in tutor time and through Learning for Life will support their independent preparation.

Study Leave

To ensure that pupils maintain as much face-to-face contact with their teachers as possible, there will be no study leave from school for mock exams. When not in an exam, pupils will be engaged in supervised revision with their teachers. Pupils should ensure they are prepared with resources for these sessions.

Mobile Phones

Candidates are not allowed mobile phones, watches or MP3/4 players in any exam room. Items are to be stored in allocated lockers.

All exams will take place under official Exam Regulations:

JCQ Information for Candidates (Written Exams)

JCQ Information for Candidates (Non-Examination Assessments)

Should you be absent for any examination, it is essential that the Exams Officer is contacted immediately. Do not leave a message with other staff to be passed on.

All examinations start at 9.00am and 1.00pm. Remember that you must arrive fully prepared at your exam room well in advance of this start time, at least 10 minutes.

Examination Check List

  • Check your timetable to familiarise yourselves. Any questions or queries should first be referred to the Exams Officer. All examination notices will be posted in the Science Foyer.
  • Entry to the Main Hall will be via the Foyer. Please make your way there through the Science corridor.
  • Arrive at your exam with all the necessary equipment required for the exam (pens, pencils, ruler, mathematical equipment, etc. in a clear plastic case).
  • Full school uniform must be worn whilst on the school premises. You will also need to bring your swipe card which should be placed on your desk as identification.

Absence

Should you be absent for any examination, it is essential that the Exams Officer is contacted immediately - please do not leave a message with other staff to be passed on - and to arrange an alternative time to sit the exam(s). Absence due to illness on the day of an exam should be notified directly on 01733 751541 extension 371.

You do not need to contact Pupil Reception as the Exams Officer will let the school know. If you do not reach them immediately, you must keep trying - do not leave a message with anyone else in school. If you miss an exam, it is your responsibility to speak to the Exams Officer.

Candidates are not allowed mobile phones, watches or MP3/4 players in any exam room. These should be kept in individual lockers.

It is important to note that in public examinations, if a candidate is found to have a mobile phone on their person (even if they did not use it) this can lead to the candidate losing all marks for that examination.


JCQ Information for Candidates

All examination candidates must make themselves aware of the contents of the following JCQ publications:

Non-Examination Assessments
Coursework Assessments
Information About You and How We Use It
Using social media and examinations/assessments
Written Examinations
No Mobile Phones or Watches
Warning to Candidates


Contacts

Email: exams@kings.peterborough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01733 751541 ext. 371