Examination Conduct
This information is for pupils and parents/carers. Please read carefully.
Contacts for queries:
- Examinations Officers: Mrs Julia Phillips & Mrs Sarah George
- Examinations Senior Link: Miss Jane Griffiths
- Head of Year 10: Mrs M Simmonds
- Head of Year 11: Mr N Hoskins
Before Exams
- Check your individual timetable for correct subjects, tiers, and personal details (name, DOB).
- Your candidate number will be provided and displayed on your exam desk.
- The school’s GCSE timetable will be posted online before each session.
- Ensure the school has your current contact information.
- Bring correct equipment (black pens, pencils, maths instruments) in a clear pencil case.
During Exams
- Read the Notice to Candidates carefully—breaches may lead to disqualification.
- Most exams are in the Boys’ Gym; check noticeboards for updates.
- Line-up will be in the girls gym/canteen before entering the examination hall.
- Wear full school uniform.
- No mobile phones, smart watches, or electronic devices in the exam room.
- Water only in clear bottles (labels removed); no food unless pre-approved for medical requirements.
- Listen to invigilators and follow instructions.
- Candidates must not leave for at least one hour after the published exam start time.
- If finished, use any remaining time to check answers silently.
- In case of alarms, follow invigilator instructions calmly.
- Pupils with access arrangements will be informed in advance.
After Exams
- Invigilators will collect papers before you leave.
- Leave quietly - others may still be working.
- Do not remove question papers or answer books.
Absence
- Attend all exams; missed exams may incur charges.
- If problems arise, contact school before 8:15am.
- For illness or emergencies, provide evidence promptly for special consideration.
- Misreading the timetable is not an acceptable reason for absence.
- Arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Results
- Results day will be published on the website and in your timetable pack.
- To authorise someone else to collect results or have them posted, submit the form and a stamped envelope to Mrs Phillips before exams end.
- Results will not be given by phone.
