Examination Information
General Information:
Contact Details:
Exams Officer: Miss Joanne Finn
Timings
Morning Exams start at 9.00am. Afternoon Exams start at 1.30pm
Students should arrive at the Exam Hall 10-15 minutes before the exam starts.
Students will be advised if there are any changes to these times (for example if a student has a clash of exams).
If a student is delayed, they should contact the School Office as soon as possible.
Equipment
It is the responsibility of the student to have the correct equipment
- Black Pens (not gel pens)
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Calculator
- Clear Pencil Case
- Clear water bottles are allowed, provided there are no labels on the bottle.
No mobile phones, watches, or smart glasses are allowed in the exam room
Illness
If a student is ill or has injured themselves on the day of an exam then parents should telephone the school office as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This must then be followed up with an email to exams@bluecoatschool.org.uk where this will be followed up with appropriate actions by the exams officer.
Information for Candidates
JCQ: Exam Day Checklist
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Preparing-to-sit-your-exams-2024_25.pdf
JCQ: Information for candidates using social media and examinations/assessments
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JCQ-Social-Media-Infographic-v6.pdf
Information for Candidates - Coursework Assessments
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IFC-Coursework_Assessments_2024_FINAL.pdf
Information for Candidates - On-screen tests
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IFC-On-Screen_Examinations_2024_FINAL.pdf
Information for Candidates - Written Examinations
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IFC-Written_Examinations_2024_FINAL.pdf
Information for Candidates - Non-examination assessments
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IFC-NE_Assessments_2024_FINAL.pdf
Information about Examinations
JCQ: A guide to the Special Consideration process
Exam Timetables
Results Days
A- Level Results - 14th August 2025
GCSE Results - 21st August 2025
Post Results Service
If you would like to take action following the publication of your results this can be requested through the Post Results Service.
Students can request any of the ‘Post Results Services’ below. These requests need to be made by completing the Post Results Services Request Form access to the online form can be found by following the link below.
Candidates must complete this form and make payment via parentmail before the application can be made.
Consent must be provided by the candidate and not the candidate’s parents/carers.
2ND SEPTEMBER IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN A-LEVEL REQUEST
9TH SEPTEMBER IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A GCSE REQUEST
A Level Post Results Services Request Form
GCSE Post Results Services Request Form
Post Results Services Available for A Level
| Service | Description |
Exam Board Deadline for Request GCE Summer 2024 |
Delivery of Service |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Clerical Re-check (Service 1) |
A check of all procedures leading to the result. |
26th September 2024 |
Within 10 days after request submitted |
|
Review of marking of your exam script (Enquiry about Result (EAR) Service 2) |
To ensure that the agreed mark scheme has been applied correctly |
26th September 2024 |
Up to 20 Calendar Days after request submitted |
|
Priority re-mark of your script |
|
22nd August 2024 |
Up to 15 Calendar Days after request submitted |
|
Priority scripts Access to Scripts (ATS) |
|
29th August 2024 |
Within 7 days |
|
Non-priority scripts Access to Scripts (ATS) |
Request your actual exam script to support ongoing teaching and learning |
26th September 2024 |
Within 7 days
|
The cost of Post Results Services:
| Exam Board | Clerical re-check | Priority remark | Priority script (remark) | Remark | Copies of scripts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Edexcel |
£13.10 |
£64.70 |
Free |
£54.30 |
Free |
|
AQA |
£9.05 |
£57.85 |
Free |
£48.65 |
Free |
|
OCR |
£10.75 |
£75.75 |
Free |
£61.50 |
£15.75 |
|
WJEC |
£11.00 |
£55.00 |
£11.00 |
£46.00 |
Free |
Post Results Services Available for GCSE
| Service | Description |
Exam Board Deadline for Request GCE Summer 2024 |
Delivery of Service |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Clerical Re-check(Service 1) |
A check of all procedures leading to the result. |
26th September 2024 |
Within 10 days after request submitted |
|
Review of marking of your exam script (Enquiry about Result (EAR) Service 2) |
To ensure that the agreed mark scheme has been applied correctly |
26th September 2024 |
Up to 20 Calendar Days after request submitted |
|
Priority re-mark of your script |
|
|
Up to 15 Calendar Days after request submitted |
|
Priority scripts Access to Scripts (ATS) |
|
5th September 2024 |
Within 7 days |
|
Non-priority scripts Access to Scripts (ATS) |
Request your actual exam script to support ongoing teaching and learning |
26th September 2024 |
Within 7 days |
The cost of Post Results Services:
| Exam Board | Clerical re-check | Priority remark | Priority script (remark) | Remark | Copies of scripts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Edexcel |
£13.10 |
N/A |
N/A |
£46.70 |
Free (£13.80 if after remark) |
|
AQA |
£9.05 |
N/A |
N/A |
£42.00 |
Free |
|
OCR |
£10.75 |
N/A |
N/A |
£61.50 |
£15.75 |
|
WJEC |
£11.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
£40.00 |
Free |
Information to candidates about remarks from JCQ
The following information explains what may happen following an enquiry about a result and any subsequent appeal.
If your school or college makes an enquiry about a result, (a review of the original marking) and a subsequent appeal, for one of your examinations after your subject grade has been issued, there are three possible outcomes:
- Your original mark is lowered, so your final grade may be lower than the original grade you received.
- Your original mark is confirmed as correct, so there is no change to your grade.
- Your original mark is raised, so your final grade may be higher than the original grade you received.
The online form must be completed and consent given by ticking the consent section in order for the enquiry to be processed. This tells the Head of your school or college that you have understood what the outcome might be, and that you give your consent to the enquiry about results being made.
How to Pay
Electronic payment via Parent mail will be required at the time of submitting the request.
If you have any queries or require supports with this process, please contact exams@bluecoatschool.org.uk.
Exam Boards
The School uses the following Exam Boards:
- OCR
- AQA
- Edexcel
- WJEC/Eduqas