Exam Information

Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable – November 2026  Download (pdf)

2025/2026 Candidate Briefing  Download (pdf)

25/26 Exam Boards  Download (pdf)

Revision Guide   Download (pdf)

Important information to students

Please make sure you have read and are familiar with the below information from JCQ.

Results Day – Thursday 19th August 2027

More information to follow.

Marking and review of marking

These short guides explain:

• GCSE and A Level marking – who marks students’ exams and coursework and how exam boards ensure marking is accurate and consistent
• The different types of review of marking available – what they are for, who can request them, and how they work

Take out the below section , but update the link in the other section as per the link in this one.

Post Result services

A member of the Senior Leadership Team will be available on the day to discuss student’s destinations. 

Please find below post result services infographic from JCQ, regarding process, should you have queries on results day.

Please also find Ofqual’s guide, on the link below, with useful information about marking and grade boundaries.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofqual-student-guide-to-exams-and-assessments-in-2026

Below “On Track 2025” provides guidance and resources for Norfolk students transitioning from Year 11 to further education or training, covering options, support services, and legal obligations.

GCSE  grading explained

Ofquals video guide How GCSE and A level grading works provides a visual explanation of the entire grading process, including:

• what happens to papers after exams are taken 
• how exam papers are marked to ensure they are fair   
• how grade boundaries are set 
• why grade boundaries vary, while standards are maintained