This page contains the latest information about exams, including statutory guidance and notices provided by JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications).  Additionally, you will find information about forthcoming exam seasons, exam timetables for upcoming exams and forms to be completed if you have a query with your exam results. 

Summer exam results

Results Days

Results will be released to students:

• A-Level results are available between 8:30am - 11:00am on Thursday 15th August
• GCSE results are available between 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday 22nd August

Further information is available by clicking below on the results day guidance documents:

Results day guidance - Year 13 students

Results day guidance - Year 11 students

Please click here for the form to give permission for a relative or friend to collect your results. Paper copies of these forms are available from reception. 

 

Mark Reviews and Script Returns

Please click here for the Student guide to mark reviews and script returns

Please click here for the A-Level Mark Review and Script Return form (available from 8:30am on 15th August)

Please click here for the GCSE Mark Review and Script Return form (available from 8:30am on 22nd August)

 

Exam timetables

Please click here for the autumn-winter 2024-25 exam timetable

Please click here for the summer 2025 external exam timetable

 

Exam Certificates

Exam certificates from previous exam seasons are available to collect from reception by appointment. Please contact exams@minsterschool.org.uk for details. Written permission from the student is required if a relative is collecting certificates. Please click here for the permission form for a relative or friend to collect.  

 

Joint Council for Qualifications Notices

Every year JCQ issues notices to candidates to make sure all exam board regulations are followed.  

• Click here for 'On Your Exam Day' infographic
• Click here for the Information on Written Exams
• Click here for Information on Coursework
• Click here for Information on Non-Examined Assessment (NEA)
• Click here for Social Media Guidance
• Click here for Exam Board Privacy Notice

Key exam dates

Specifications for courses and any available past papers are available on the exam board websites, with information about which courses are currently being studied at school within subject areas on this website.  Students will also have been informed of the exam courses they are studying.