Examinations
at John Taylor Free School
Examinations
This page provides essential information for students and families about GCSE and A level examinations, including timetables, results, exam boards and support during the exam period.
If you need to contact the Exams team, please email [email protected] or call 01283 247823.
Exam Timetables
Timetables for GCSE and A level examinations are published each year to support students and families during the exam period.
The summer exam timetable includes all GCSE and A level examinations scheduled for the current examination series.
Exam Contingency Dates
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) sets national contingency dates each year in case examinations are disrupted.
For the current examination series, all students must remain available up to and including:
• Wednesday 24 June
• The afternoons of Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June
These dates apply even if a student’s final scheduled examination has already taken place.
Results and Post-Results Services
Following the release of examination results, students may wish to request post‑results services such as access to scripts or a review of marking.
Information about post‑results services, including deadlines and fees, can be found in the documents below.
Information for Candidates
All candidates must be familiar with the information and regulations issued by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). The documents below provide important guidance on exam conduct, permitted materials and candidate responsibilities.
Exam Boards
Information about the exam boards used for each course can be found below.
Exam Boards by Course
Exam Board Privacy Notices
Exam boards provide privacy notices explaining how candidate data is processed during examinations. These can be accessed via the links below.
Revision and Exam Wellbeing
Guidance to support revision, exam preparation and wellbeing is available for students and families via our dedicated support resources.