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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 13 January 2025 mock exam timetable

Please click here for the summer 2025 external exam timetable

 

November exam results

November exam results will be released to students on Thursday 9th January 2025. 

Please click here if you would like to apply for a Mark Review or Script Return (form goes live on 9th January 2025).

 

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.  

Key exam dates
Date Event
05 - 11 November 2024 November GCSE re-sit exams
12 - 27 November 2024 Year 11 mock exams
06 - 17 January 2025 Year 13 mock exams
08 January 2025 January vocational exams
09 January 2025 November GCSE results released
01 May 2025 Summer exams start
25 June 2025 Summer exams finish
14 August 2025 A-Level results day
21 August 2025 GCSE results day

 

Past papers and specifications

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.