Exam Information

Welcome to our exam information page for students, parents and carers.

This area will be regularly updated with the latest information, regulations and guidance to ensure that students and families are able to successfully navigate both internal and formal external examination periods.

 

Examination Boards/Specifications

Subject
Exam Board
Specification Code

Arabic

Edexcel

1AA0

Art

AQA

8202

Biology

AQA

8461

Business

Edexcel

1BS0

Chemistry

AQA

8462

English Language

AQA

8700

English Literature

AQA

8702

Enterprise and Marketing

OCR

J819

Geography

AQA

8035

Health and Social Care

Pearson

600/4782/3

History

AQA

8145

Hospitality and Catering

WJEC

603/7022/1

IMedia

OCR

600/7043/2

Information Technologies

OCR

J808

Mathematics

AQA

8300

Music

Edexcel

1MU0

Performing Arts

Pearson

600/4785/9

Physics

AQA

8463

Science – Combined Science Trilogy

AQA

8464

Spanish

AQA

8698

Sports Studies

OCR

J813

Examination Dates & Times

GCSE Summer External Exams 2024

The final GCSE timetable has not yet been released, however, draft timetables for the exam boards we use at King’s Liverpool can be found via the following links:

All students will receive personal exam timetables by the week commencing Monday 27th February 2024.

Morning examinations start at 9.00am, with students expected to be on site by 8.00am for final revision and preparation. This may mean that students who have a morning examination will need to make alternative transport arrangements to ensure they are in school for 8.00am.

Afternoon examinations start at 12.45pm, with the expectation that all examinations are completed prior to the end of the school day. This ensures that students do not have to make alternative transport arrangements in the afternoon.

Mock examinations 2023 – 24

The dates for mock examinations this academic year are as follows:

Year 11 – Mock examinations 1 – Monday 28th November – Friday 2nd December

Year 11 – Mock examinations 2 – Monday 6th March – Friday 17th March

Year 10 – Monday 26th June – Friday 30th June

Non-Examination Assessments

For courses that contain non-examination assessments (for example, controlled assessment or coursework), assessment dates and completion deadlines are set by the relevant faculty in line with the curriculum plan.

It is vital that students and parents have read the attached information and guidance for candidates completing non-examination assessments, ensuring that particular attention is paid to the regulations around research and plagiarism.

JCQ Information for Candidates – Non-Examination Assessments

Entries

The deadline for examination entries for the June 2023 season is Tuesday 21st February. All students will receive a statement of entry after this point, detailing the subjects for which they are entered. It is vital that students take the time to ensure this information is correct.

This statement of entry will also contain students' personal details, which again students must check carefully. Date of birth, spelling of names etc will be as they will appear on final certificates, and any changes must be made prior to the start of the examination season. Changes after this point will incur a fine, for which the student will be liable.

Students are strongly advised to read the JCQ regulations “Information for Candidates” (attached below) prior to them sitting their examinations, paying particular attention to section A Regulations.

JCQ Information for Candidate Document – Written Examinations

Exam Results

Collection of GCSE examination results will be from 9.00am on Thursday 24th August 2023 in the Sports Hall.

If students are unable to collect their results and require someone to collect them on their behalf, the following information will be required:

  • Student Identification e.g. Passport
  • A letter, signed by the student, authorising this person to collect their results on their behalf
  • Proof of identity for the person collecting

Querying results

There are a number of routes that can be pursued when querying results. Ideally, this is a conversation to have with the staff available on GCSE results day who will be able to provide further advice and guidance.

If, after results day, a student decides they wish to query their awarded mark or the marking of their paper, this can be done by contacting the relevant faculty leader or Mr Hewson.

Collection of Certificates

GCSE awards evening will be on Thursday 24th November 2022, during which GCSE certificates will be handed out. If you are unable to attend the awards evening, GCSE certificates will then be available for collection from the main school reception from Monday 28th November 2022.

Students should where possible, collect their certificates in person. If this is not possible, certificates can be issued to a nominated person with the following:

  • Student Identification e.g. Passport
  • A letter, signed by the student, authorising this person to collect their certificates on their behalf
  • Proof of identity for the person collecting

Important Exam Documentation

King's Liverpool Internal/External Assessment Key Dates

Year group
Assessment week
Content assessed
Data submission date

7 – 9

17th October

All of LC1

1st November

 

12th December

Quiz on key vocab from LC1 & LC2

N/A

 

20th February

All of LC2 & LC3

28th February

 

24th April

Quiz on key vocab from LC3 & LC4

N/A

 

19th June

All of LC1 – LC5

4th July

 

10

17th October

All of LC1

1st November

 

12th December

Quiz on key vocab from LC1 & LC2

N/A

 

20th February

All of LC2 & LC3

28th February

 

24th April

Quiz on key vocab from LC3 & LC4

N/A

 

26th June

Y10 summer mock examinations

4th July

 

11

17th October

1 hour classroom assessment – scaled GCSE paper

1st November

 

28th November

Year 11 mock examinations cycle 1

13th December

 

6th March

Year 11 mock examinations cycle 2

21st March

 

15th May

Provisional GCSE 2023 start date