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SUMMER GCSE AND A LEVEL EXAM SEASON 2024
The final timetable for summer 2024 is now available. A summary of the examination dates is below. Individual student timetables with exact seat arrangements will be issued in the Summer term once final entries have been confirmed with the examination boards.
Students are required to be available for the contingency day at the end of the examination series, which this year is Wednesday 26th June. Should any examination not be able to run at a national level on a particular day it will be moved to this day. Should this happen, students not available to sit the rescheduled examination will be awarded zero marks.
There are also two contingency afternoons, Thursday 6th June and Thursday 13th June, that all students must ensure they are available for.
Summer Exam Season 2024
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Summer Exam Season 2024 |
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09 May 2024 |
GCSE |
RE: Philosophy & Ethics |
2 hours |
Drama: Component 3 |
1 hr 30 mins |
A Level |
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10 May 2024 |
GCSE |
Biology Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
Sociology Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
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13 May 2024 |
GCSE |
English Literature Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
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14 May 2024 |
GCSE |
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Business Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
Business Paper 1 |
2 hours |
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15 May 2024 |
GCSE |
History Paper 1 |
1 hr 15 mins |
Computer Science Paper 1 |
1 hr 30 mins |
A Level |
Economics Paper 1 |
2 hours |
BTEC Sport: Anatomy and Physiology |
1 hr 30 mins |
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16 May 2024 |
GCSE |
Mathematics Paper 1 (non-calc) |
1 hr 30 mins |
RE: Christianity |
1 hour |
A Level |
Geography Paper 1 |
2 hrs 30 mins |
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17 May 2024 |
GCSE |
Chemistry Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
Geography Paper 1 |
1 hr 30 mins |
A Level |
Psychology Paper 1 |
2 hours |
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20 May 2024 |
GCSE |
English Literature Paper 2 |
2 hrs 15 mins |
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A Level |
Sociology Paper 1 |
2 hours |
Economics Paper 2 |
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21 May 2024 |
GCSE |
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Computer Science Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
Business Paper 2 |
2 hours |
Politics Paper 1 |
2 hours |
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22 May 2024 |
GCSE |
Physics Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
PE Paper 1 |
1 hr 30 mins |
A Level |
Psychology Paper 2 |
2 hours |
Further Maths Paper 1 |
1 hr 30 mins |
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23 May 2024 |
GCSE |
English Language Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
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A Level |
History Paper1 |
2 hrs 15 mins |
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24 May 2024 |
GCSE |
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A Level |
English Literature: Drama |
2 hrs 15 mins |
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03 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Mathematics Paper 2 (calc) |
1 hr 30 mins |
PE Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
Geography Paper 2 |
2 hrs 30 mins |
Further Maths Paper 2 |
1 hr 30 mins |
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04 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Spanish Reading & Writing |
(H) 1 hr 45 mins |
History Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
Sociology Paper 2 |
2 hours |
Mathematics Pure 1 |
2 hours |
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05 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Geography Paper 2 |
1 hr 30 mins |
Business Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
English Literature: Prose |
1 hr 15 mins |
Biology Paper 1 |
2 hours |
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06 June 2024 |
GCSE |
English Language Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
CONTINGENCY SESSION |
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A Level |
Business Paper 3 |
2 hours |
CONTINGENCY SESSION |
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07 June 2024 |
GCSE |
RE: Islam |
1 hour |
Biology Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
Economics Paper 3 |
2 hours |
Further Maths Mechanics |
1 hr 30 mins |
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10 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Mathematics Paper 3 (calc) |
1 hr 30 mins |
Spanish Writing |
(H) 1 hr 15 mins |
A Level |
Chemistry Paper 1 |
1 hr 45 mins |
Computer Science Paper 1 |
2 hrs 30 mins |
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11 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Chemistry Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
History Paper 3 |
1 hr 20 mins |
A Level |
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Mathematics Pure 2 |
2 hours |
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12 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Dance |
1 hr 30 mins |
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A Level |
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13 June 2024 |
GCSE |
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CONTINGENCY SESSION |
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A Level |
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CONTINGENCY SESSION |
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14 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Geography Paper 3 |
1 hr 15 mins |
Physics Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
A Level |
Biology Paper 2 |
2 hours |
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17 June 2024 |
GCSE |
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Music |
1 hr 30 mins |
A Level |
Physics Paper 3 |
2 hours |
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18 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Design Technology |
2 hours |
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A Level |
Chemistry Paper 2 |
1 hr 45 mins |
Computer Science Paper 2 |
2 hrs 30 mins |
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19 June 2024 |
GCSE |
Food & Nutrition |
1 hr 45 mins |
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A Level |
Biology Paper 3 |
2 hours |
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20 June 2024 |
GCSE |
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A Level |
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Mathematics: Applied |
2 hours |
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21 June 2024 |
GCSE |
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A Level |
Chemistry Paper 3 |
2 hrs 30 mins |
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26 June 2024 |
CONTINGENCY SESSION |
CONTINGENCY SESSION |
Revising
There is no one way to revise as every pupil has their own learning style, however the following tips may help:
- Ensure you fully understand what to revise. What topics do you need to understand? What does the exam specification say?
- Manage your time. Planning to spend 4-5 hours on one topic is unrealistic. Create a suitable timetable which makes time for rest and other activities.
- Check your understanding by practising exam style questions. Feedback from teachers is vital at this point, to see if you are on the right track.
- Start revision early. Trying to cram a 2-year course into 6 weeks has never worked!
- Find an appropriate environment. Some people work better alone and some work better in a group. Some people work better with music and other don’t. Find what’s best for you!
- Set yourself revision goals. Aim to complete certain tasks every time you revise that way you will be able to monitor and track how much you have done/need to do.
The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips | How to revise for exams effectively |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60rN9JEapg | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrXMrH7E4Jw |
How to study effectively with flashcards | Revision techniques - the good, the OK and the useless |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzCEJVtED0U | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22565912 |
Alternative ways to revise | Cornell note taking |
https://www.whatuni.com/advice/sixth-form-life/21-alternative-ways-to-revise/72112/ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErSjc1PEGKE |
BBC Bitesize | Get Revising |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize | http://getrevising.co.uk |
Revision World | |
https://revisionworld.com/ |
Useful revision links
Past Papers for Revision
Revise and prepare for your exams by practicing past exam papers. Past papers are a handy way for you to check the level of questions you will need to answer in an exam and hence this makes them a great revision tool.
Past papers will not help you predict the questions or topics that are likely to come up in exams but you can use them to:
- Assess whether you have learnt the material;
- Identify gaps in your knowledge.
To access past papers to help with your revision, please click on the exam board links below:
- AQA Exam Board Past Papers;
[https://www.aqa.org.uk/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes]
- Edexcel Exam Board Past Papers;
[https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/exams/past-papers.html]
- OCR Exam Board Past Papers;
[https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/past-paper-finder/]
- EDUQAS Exam Board Past Papers.
Subject Exam Boards - GCSE
Subject Exam Boards - A Level
During the Examination Season
Before the Examination
Again, everyone has their own personal routines, but these tips could make the difference:
- Ensure you know the correct time, date and venue of the exam
- Prepare resources the night before (i.e. calculator, pen, pencil etc.)
- Get a good night’s sleep.
- Have a good breakfast and stay hydrated
- Don’t be put off by what others say.
- Think positively; don’t underestimate yourself.
- Visualise your revision material and remain calm.
During the Examination
It’s important to remain focused during an examination. If you have put in the hours preparing, then the exam is just a chance for you to showcase your talent!
- Read the question carefully. Read it more than once and take time to think about your answer
- Save time by not repeating the question.
- Use the amount of marks to gauge how many points to make.
- Understand the command words (describe, list, evaluate, explain etc.)
- Re-read your answers and double check you have included everything.
After the examination:
Time to reflect on the exam and ask yourself the following questions:
- What did you do well?
- What have you learnt for the next examination?
- What do you need to improve next time?
Coping with GCSEs and A Levels
- The work you do now is extremely important.
- Work hard now and you will be better prepared. Never settle for a first draft of work. You can always improve.
- Complete all classwork and homework! Missing work could potentially cost you marks and that grade you want to achieve.
- At the end of the day you study for yourself and your bright and wonderful future!
Planning a Successful Journey through Exams
- Become familiar with the way that each exam course is taught.
- Be clear about what is being examined and how.
- Know when examinations are due to take place.
- Look ahead and see how the programme being studied has been prepared.
- Look ahead and anticipate times when work has to be complete and passed on for assessment.
When students receive a full examination timetable check the dates and add them to calendars and planners.