Examinations & Assessments
Examinations, Assessments & PPEs : Key information for students
Updated examination and assessment guidance is published annually by the JCQ and Awarding Bodies.
Key documents are assembled here for students to read and understand before attempting assessments, PPEs and external examinations at Guilsborough Academy.
Have a query or concern? Contact the Exams Officer at exams@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
Link to Examination Policies
EXAM PREPARATION, revision strategies & intervention timetable
Exam Preparation evening for all Year 11 parents/carers will take place on Tuesday 27 January 2026, 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Details regarding the Exam Preparation Evening, Revision Strategies Information document and the updated Year 11 Intervention timetable for Term 3 can be accessed via the links below.
The Intervention timetable details the sessions which are available during and after school:
USEFUL Information for Candidates
All students must read these documents before attempting PPE and external examinations:
Access Arrangements
Access Arrangements are managed by the SENCO. All Access Arrangement queries must be sent to sendadministrator@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
Exam Timetables: Pre-Public Examination (PPE)
Pre-Public Examinations (PPE) are mock examinations in a subject. PPEs provide important feedback to students and identify targets to work on to enable them to secure the best possible grades and outcomes.
At Guilsborough Academy, PPEs take place in the Autumn (November & December), Spring (February & March) and Summer (June) terms. Autumn PPEs involve year 11 and year 13 students. Spring PPEs involve year 11 and year 10 students. Summer PPEs involve year 10 and year 12 students.
In January, we have a PPE results afternoon for year 11. This afternoon supports the importance of PPEs and gives students an insight into an authentic examination results experience.
Summer PPEs support year 10 and year 12 students with their development in a subject. They provide curricular targets for the students to work on over the summer, enabling them to make strong progress in their second year of learning.
EXAM TIMETABLES: EXTERNAL EXAMS
CONTINGENCY DAYS
Wednesday 24th June 2026 has been set aside as a national examination contingency day. This means that all exam candidates must be available to sit exams from the date of their first exam until Wednesday 24th June 2026. This decision is not a school decision, and applies to all candidates, in all schools nationally.
Results Days
Summer 2025 examination results will be available to collect as follows:
- A Level - Thursday 14th August 2025: 8:00am to 12:00pm – S Block
- GCSE - Thursday 21st August 2025: 9:00am to 12:00pm – Main School Hall
Students must collect their results in person. If this is not possible, students must name a representative to collect results on their behalf by completing this online form:
https://forms.office.com/e/SdbTTH0CYB
Representatives that are not current Guilsborough Academy students or staff will need to bring photographic ID with them. Results will only be released to the named representative.
POST RESULTS SERVICES
After receiving examination results, students may wish to consider one or more of the following Post Results Services (PRS):
| PRS | What does it include? | Fee information | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Priority review of marking (A Level only – university place pending) |
Exam script will be reviewed by the exam board as quickly as possible | Fee payable to exam board per unit/component | 21/08/25 |
| Review of Marking | Exam script will be reviewed by the exam board | Fee payable to exam board per unit/component | 25/09/25 |
| Clerical re-check | Marks given by examiner will be recounted throughout the script | Fee payable to exam board per unit/component | 25/09/25 |
| Access to script | Copy of marked exam script in pdf format | Free | 25/09/25 |
When requesting a review of marking or clerical re-check, students must understand that marks and subject grades may be lowered, confirmed or raised as a result. If a remark or clerical re-check results in a grade change, payable fees will be refunded in full.
To request a PRS, students must complete the following PRS Application Form on results day and pay the necessary fees in cash or cheque.
certificates
Summer 2024 Qualification Certificates are now available for collection from Visitor Reception from 8.30am to 4.30pm during term time.
Students need to collect their certificates in person.
If this is not possible, students must name a representative to collect certificates on their behalf by completing this online form:
https://forms.office.com/e/KH8tNbLGWD
Representatives that are not current Guilsborough Academy students or staff will need to bring photographic ID with them. Certificates will only be released to the named representative.
Summer 2025 Qualification Certificates will be available to collect from SF Block on Thursday 18th December 2025 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Students need to collect their certificates in person.
If this is not possible, students must name a representative to collect certificates on their behalf by completing this online form:
https://forms.office.com/e/xWHtxL4YYx
Representatives that are not current Guilsborough Academy students or staff will need to bring photographic ID with them. Certificates will only be released to the named representative.