Exam Support
At Kelvin Hall School, we work hard to prepare all of our pupils for their exams and help them to achieve their full potential.
In order for us to do this, pupils must also work hard and be aware of what is expected of them when they come to sit an exam.
This page sets out some of the upcoming exam dates and important information that pupils will need in order to succeed.
For more information about exams, please call Mrs Comez, Data & Examinations Manager, on (01482) 342229 or you can email at exams@kelvinhall.net
YEAR 11
Exam Newsletter 2026/2027
Our Exam newsletter is now available for you to read through. It is an essential document for parents, carers, and students, detailing key information regarding exams such as rules, regulations, and provisional dates for exam series and mock exam series. This document MUST be read by all students and their parents/carers.
JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) Information for Students
Please follow the below links for important information that all students MUST follow.
Students should also familiarise themselves with the following guidance on the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in examinations.
Awarding Bodies Privacy Notices
Vocational Exams - January/February 2027
From the 6th of January 2027 to the 13th of January 2027, a real vocational exam season will take place. Year 11 students who study a BTEC or Cambridge National subject may have an exam during this time. The confirmed timetable is available here so students can check whether they will be taking part in this series.
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These are real exams that will contribute to a student's final grade in their BTEC or Cambridge National subject.
Summer GCSE & Vocational Exam Series 2027
The exam boards have released dates for the Summer GCSE/Vocational exam series. The timetable, showing all possible Year 11 exams, incl. BTEC/CNAT exams, is available here.
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Year 10 students may be entered for their vocational exams during the Summer season. Students will be made aware by their subject lead if this is the case.
There is one contingency day scheduled on the Summer timetable. Contingency days have been introduced by the Government in the event of a major disruption/incident across the country that would prevent students from taking part in an exam on its scheduled date. All students must be available to take exams up to and including these dates. The contingency day is on the 23rd of June 2027; please note that all students must be available for exams up to that date.
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A newsletter containing exam information, rules and regulations (which MUST be read) is available at the top of this page.
Mock Exam Season 2026/2027
All Year 11 students participated in 2 mock exam seasons this academic year.
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The first exam season took place from the 2nd of November 2026 to the 12th of November 2026. Year 11 students sat mock exams in the majority of their subjects. A timetable for these exams is included in the Exams Newsletter.
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The second mock season took place in the Spring term, from the 18th of January 2027 to the 5th of February 2027. This was a full season: students completed a mock in all their subjects.
YEAR 7-10
Year 10 Vocational Assessments
Throughout the year, Year 10 students studying a BTEC, TAPA, or Cambridge National subject will complete some units of assessments which will contribute to their overall final grade in the subject.
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All students MUST read and be aware of JCQ regulations, which must be adhered to for all assessments. Teachers of subjects instruct students of these rules at the beginning of their course and before completing NEA (Non-Exam Assessment) work.
Please use the link below to access JCQ's official website and information for candidates:
https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates/
End of Year Exams - Year 7 to Year 10 2027
Towards the end of the Summer term, there will be End of Year (EOY) exams for all Year 7 - 10 students. These are provisionally scheduled between the 21st of June and the 9th of July 2027. These EOY exams give all students a chance to familiarise themselves with proper exam rules and the behaviours expected of them when sitting formal assessments. The EOY exams will either take place in the examination halls or student classrooms.​
USEFUL INFORMATION
Useful Guides for Parents & Students
Please see attached guides produced by TheParentsGuide.co.uk which we think you may find helpful in the build up to the exam season.
Years 9, 10 and 11 are the most important years of your academic development and lay the foundation for your future career and aspirations.
Don’t waste this important stage of your development. Embrace the challenge, be attentive in class, prepare coursework correctly, revise your studies appropriately and sit your examinations with confidence. There is nothing like the feeling of having achieved and being able to move forward with your life plans. Hopefully, when it comes to your GCSE exams Results Day, you will be one of the many pupils who are inspired and filled with pride after receiving the results that you truly deserve.
Certificates
Certificates generally become available to students in the November after they sit their exams in the Summer. We will contact you nearer to the time to arrange collection of your certificates.
Your certificates are very valuable & should be kept safe at all times. If you lose them, you will be charged by the awarding bodies for replacements or statement of results, whichever the board provides. They do not all send replacement Certificates. You will be charged for each search you request to each of the Boards. Prices vary from board to board.
Please use the following link to apply for replacements: http://ofqual.gov.uk/help-and-advice/getting-a-replacement-certificate/
KEEP CERTIFICATES SAFE