Exam Information

In this section you will find information on all aspects of external exams.

Please have a read through the information on here in order to familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations that are set by JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications). Testbourne also has school specific rules which again must be adhered to at all times.

Below you will find up-to-date information regarding exams, including timetables.

Students can access our SharePoint Countdown to Exams Hub by clicking here (student login required). 

The Countdown to Exams Hub is where students can find:

  • Mock exam revision lists for each subject
  • Revision resources
  • ELK revision session schedules
  • JCQ information for candidates

 

Year 11 Mock Exam Timetable - November 2024

Art - Y11 Revision List - 2024

Art Photography - Y11 Revision List - 2024

Computer Science - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Design & Technology - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Engineering - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

English - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Food Preparation & Nutrition - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Geography - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Health & Social Care - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

History - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Maths Foundation - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Maths Higher - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

MFL (French & Spanish) - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Music - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

PE - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Science (Combined) - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Science (Triple) - Y11 Mock Revision List - Nov 2024

Maths Foundation - Formulae Sheet 2024

Maths Higher - Formulae Sheet 2024

Periodic Table

Science (Combined) - Physics Equations 2024

Science (Triple) - Physics Equations 2024 

The GCSE Exam Timetable for 2025 will be published here when confirmed.

 

ELK sessions are our Enhanced Learning & Knowledge revision sessions. Each subject runs weekly ELK sessions to help your child prepare for their summer exams.

Department topic lists can be found on the Countdown to Exams area of SharePoint (student login required).

ELK schedules for 2024-25 will be published here when confirmed.

GCSEs
  • Art - AQA
  • Art Photography - AQA
  • Biology - AQA
  • Chemistry - AQA
  • Computer Science - OCR
  • Dance - AQA
  • Drama - Pearson
  • English Language - AQA
  • English Literature - AQA
  • Food Preparation & Nutrition - AQA
  • French - AQA (exams in 2025), Pearson (exams in 2026+)
  • Geography - AQA
  • History - Pearson
  • Maths - AQA
  • Music - Eduqas
  • Physical Education - AQA
  • Physics - AQA
  • Science - Combined Science Trilogy - AQA
  • Spanish - AQA (exams in 2025), Pearson (exams in 2026+)

 

Vocational Qualifications
  • Engineering - Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Engineering (Technical Award) - Eduqas
  • Health and Social Care - Cambridge National Health & Social Care Level 1/Level 2

 

Exam Certificates are presented at presentation evening in the November following the exams which parents and students will be invited to attend. If you are unable to attend the evening, please contact us to arrange collection from the exams officer in the main office. If you are unable to come in person you will need to send a note authorising somebody to collect them on your behalf and they will need to bring photo ID.

You will need your certificates when applying for University places and jobs, so please ensure you collect them and keep them safe. The school is only obliged to keep your certificates for 12 months.

For further information regarding lost certificates or old exam results please click below:-

Guidance on Lost Exam Certificates

For lost or damaged exam certificates, please refer to the Exam Board websites (below) for information on how to obtain new certificates.

OCR (Oxford, Cambridge & RSA)

Pearson Edexcel

AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance)

Arrangements for Results Day 2025 will be published here when confirmed.

Letter to Parents: Results Day 2024

If you need any exam specific information, please contact Mr Ryan-Culver, Data and Exams Manager (tel. 01256 890218 or email admin@testbourne.school). If your query is subject/curriculum related, then please contact the relevant teacher or Head of Department.

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