Academic Calendar and Events

Please note, the dates outlined here may be subject to change. 

Post-16 internal examinations
  • Please seek advice from subject teams for specific in-class assessments.

May-June 2024
  • End of year examination - Y12 students
  • Final examinations - Y13 students 
  • NEA final deadline - Submission to exam boards

Exams 
Exams and assessments are conducted throughout the academic year here at Post 16. 
Main Exams 
Main exams are conducted in January, May/June for BTEC and Cambridge Technicals and May and June for A level subjects.
The links to all exam boards and their current (provisional) timetables for exams and non – exam assessments are below:
Please be aware these are provisional and are subject to change. 
Pearson/EdExcel - Dates and Timetable
Cambridge Technicals - Dates and Timetable 
Once students have been entered into their exams, a timetable detailing the subject, paper entered into and also exam time and date will be issued. 
Non-exam Assessments 
The dates for non-exam assessments are dependent on the course. There could be a specific ‘exam window’ for example 3/5/24 – 7/5/24 or there may be a longer period to undertake assessments. Teachers will keep you informed of the key dates relevant to your subject.
Mocks 
Mock exams take place in both November and March each academic year. (This is subject to change) 


Information for Candidates

This is a really useful link for students to gauge what is expected of them and also details the processes.

This link covers the following:

Coursework 

Non-examination assessments 

On-screen tests 

Privacy Notice

Social Media

Written exams 
JCQ current news releases – This link will keep you updated in the current situation.