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 2026 exam results

Summer 2026 exam results will be released on:

• A-Level and other Level 3 qualifications: Thursday 13th August 2026
• GCSE and other Level 2 qualifications:: Thursday 20th August 2026.

Please click here for the form to give permission for a relative or friend to collect your results. 

 

Exam timetables

Exam timetables will be posted here when available. 

 

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 Information on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Click here for Social Media Guidance

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.