This page contains the latest information about exams, including statutory guidance and notices provided by JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications).  Additionally, you will find information about forthcoming exam seasons, exam timetables for upcoming exams and forms to be completed if you have a query with your exam results. 

Exam timetables

Please click here for the autumn-winter 2024-25 exam timetable

Please click here for the Year 11 November 2024 mock exam timetable

Please click here for the Year 13 January 2025 mock exam timetable

Please click here for the summer 2025 external exam timetable

 

Exam Certificates

Summer 2024 exam certificates will be available in January 2025, or sooner. 

Exam certificates from previous exam seasons are available to collect from reception by appointment. Please contact exams@minsterschool.org.uk for details. Written permission from the student is required if a relative is collecting certificates. Please click here for the permission form for a relative or friend to collect.  

 

Joint Council for Qualifications Notices

Every year JCQ issues notices to candidates to make sure all exam board regulations are followed.  

• Click here for 'On Your Exam Day' infographic
• Click here for the Information on Written Exams
• Click here for Information on Coursework
• Click here for Information on Non-Examined Assessment (NEA)
• Click here for Social Media Guidance

Key exam dates

Specifications for courses and any available past papers are available on the exam board websites, with information about which courses are currently being studied at school within subject areas on this website.  Students will also have been informed of the exam courses they are studying.