Exams
Certificate Evening
UPDATE: PCS Certificate Evening will now have a collection time of 5.15pm to 6pm on Monday 25th November in the main food hall.
Please contact the school if you have any queries.
Autumn Exam Calendar
| Wk | Date | AM | Start | Finish | PM | Start | Finish |
| 1 | Mon
14 Oct |
Yr11 Art Controlled Assessment | 8.50 | 12.25 | Yr11 Art Controlled Assessment | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Tue
15 Oct |
Yr11 Art Controlled Assessment | 8.50 | 12.25 | Yr11 Art Controlled Assessment | 1.00 | 3.00 | |
| Wk | Date | AM | Start | Finish | PM | Start | Finish |
| 1 | Mon
4 Nov |
Yr11 English Lead Lesson
B Band-Lesson 1 A Band-Lesson 2 |
Yr11 English Literature | 1.15 | 3.00 | ||
| Tue
5 Nov |
Yr11 Maths
(Non-Calculator) |
9.00 | 10.30 | Yr11 Design and Technology | 1.15 | 2.15 | |
| Wed
6 Nov |
Yr11 Biology | ||||||
| Combined | 9.00 | 10.15 | Yr11 Food Preparation and Nutrition | 1.15 | 3.00 | ||
| Triple | 9.00 | 10.45 | |||||
| Thu
7 Nov |
Yr11 Maths Lead Lesson
A Band-Lesson 1 B Band-Lesson 2 |
Yr11 Maths
(Calculator) |
1.15 | 2.45 | |||
| Fri
8 Nov |
Yr11 English Language | 9.00 | 10.45 | Yr11 French and Spanish
(Reading and Writing) |
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| Foundation
Higher |
1.00
1.00 |
2.45
3.00 |
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| 2 | Mon
11 Nov |
Yr11 Science Lead Lesson | Yr11 Chemistry | ||||
| A Band - Lesson 1 | Combined | 1.15 | 2.30 | ||||
| B Band - Lesson 2 | Triple | 1.15 | 3.00 | ||||
| Tue
12 Nov |
Yr11 History | 9.00 | 10.15 | Yr11 Geography | 1.15 | 2.45 | |
| Wed
13 Nov |
Yr11 Physics | Yr10 Biology | |||||
| Combined | 9.00 | 10.15 | Combined | 1.15 | 2.30 | ||
| Triple | 9.00 | 10.45 | Triple | 1.15 | 3.00 | ||
| Thu
14 Nov |
Yr10 English Language | 9.00 | 10.45 | Yr11 Computer Science | 1.15 | 2.45 | |
| Yr11 Information Technologies | 1.15 | 3.00 | |||||
| Fri
15 Nov |
Yr10 Maths
|
9.00 | 10.30 | Yr11 Dance | 1.15 | 2.45 | |
| Yr11 Sociology | 1.15 | 3.00 | |||||
| 1 | Mon
18 Nov |
Yr10 English Literature | 9.00 | 10.30 | Yr11 Media Studies | 1.15 | 2.15 |
| Tue
19 Nov |
Yr10 Maths (Calculator) | 9.00 | 10.30 | Yr11 Music | 1.15 | 3.00 | |
| Yr11 Health and Fitness Lead Lesson | 8.50 | 12.25 | Yr11 Health and Fitness Lead Lesson | 1.00 | 3.00 | ||
| Wed
20 Nov |
Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness - External Assessment | 9.00 | 10.30 | Yr10 Chemistry and Physics
(Combined and Triple) |
1.15 | 2.30 | |
| Thu
21 Nov |
Yr10 History | 9.00 | 10.20 | Yr10 Geography | 1.15 | 2.45 | |
| Fri
22 Nov |
Yr10 French and Spanish
(Reading and Writing) |
Yr10 Computer Science | 1.15 | 2.15 | |||
| Foundation | 9.00 | 10.45 | |||||
| Higher | 9.00 | 11.00 |
Click here to download a PDF version of the Autumn Exam Calendar
Please click here to view the ofqual guide
Y10 & Y11 Info Evening
Please click here to download a PDF version of the evenings information.
Reminders for Exams
Every student will need the following items of equipment in order to complete their exams:
• Black ink pen or black biro
• An HB pencil
• An eraser
• A ruler
• A pencil sharpener
In addition to these items, Mathematics and Science exams require:
• A scientific calculator (students are responsible for their own calculators, including replacing batteries and making sure that the calculator is in good working order before their exam)
• A protractor
• A compass
For Media Studies, Graphics, Food Technology and Resistant Material exams coloured pencils will also be required.
All equipment should be taken into the exam room in a transparent container (such as a transparent pencil case or a clear plastic bag).
Notes, timetables and revision books must be left in lockers.
Coats, bags and folders must be left in lockers and not taken into the exam venue.
A bottle of water can be brought into the venue in a clear bottle but any labels MUST be removed.
Coloured drinks and food are not permitted.
Note - Mobile Phones, headphones, electronic/digital equipment, smart watches, Ipod or MP3 players are NOT ALLOWED in the examination venue.
Notices
Official notices and warnings to students should be read and understood before undertaking any examinations. A copy of these notices are attached below:
Warning To Candidates 2019-2020
Information for Candidates - Non-Examination Assessments 2019-2020
Information for Candidates - Coursework 2019-2020
Information for Candidates - Onscreen Tests 2019-2020
Information for Candidates - Privacy Notice 2019-2020
Information for Candidates - Social Media 2019-2020
Information for Candidates - Written Exams 2019-2020
Reviews of Marking Policy
Click here for the latest policy
Revision
Click here for Year 11 Revision
Click here for Years 7,8 and 9 Revision
Exam Boards
Notices
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