EXAMINATIONS 2026–2027
Examinations are a critical time for all students. As parents/carers, you have a key role in ensuring that students are well organised, prepared and supported throughout the examination period.
Please be aware of the following key information, dates and policies. Please continue to refer back to this page throughout the academic year, as information and documents will be updated as the year progresses.
PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS 2026–2027
November 2026 Examinations
The November 2026 GCSE examination series includes GCSE English Language and Mathematics resits.
Individual examination timetables will be issued to students entered for the November series.
Summer 2027 Examinations
The common GCSE and GCE examination timetable begins on Monday 10th May 2027.
The final GCSE examination on the common timetable is scheduled for Friday 18th June 2027, with the final GCE examination scheduled for Tuesday 22nd June 2027.
Contingency Day – Wednesday 23rd June 2027
The examination boards have designated Wednesday 23rd June 2027 as a contingency day in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations.
All students sitting public examinations must remain available up to and including Wednesday 23rd June 2027.
Parents/carers should take this into consideration when making holiday or other arrangements.
GCSE Summer 2027 Examination Timetable
A-Level Summer 2027 Examination Timetable
RESULTS DAYS 2027
GCE (A Level) Results Day: Thursday 12 August 2027
GCSE Results Day: Thursday 19 August 2027
Further information regarding arrangements for collecting results from Budmouth Academy will be provided to students and parents/carers nearer the time.
If a student is unable to collect their results personally and wishes for a family member or other nominated person to collect them on their behalf, prior written permission will be required from the student.
Members of staff will be available on results days to provide students with information, advice and guidance.
MOCK EXAMINATIONS 2026–2027
Mock examinations are an important part of preparing students for their GCSE and A Level examinations. They provide students with valuable experience of examination conditions and enable teachers to identify strengths and areas for development. The results are also used to help plan future teaching, revision and intervention.
The Year 11 and Year 13 mock examination periods for the Autumn Term are scheduled across the weeks commencing:
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 9 November 2026
Students should ensure that they attend all scheduled mock examinations and arrive fully prepared and on time.
Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable
Year 13 Mock Examination Timetable
Examinations can be a challenging part of school life for both students and their families. The NHS provides useful information and advice for parents/carers on supporting young people with examination stress.
NHS – Help your child beat exam stress
EXAMS HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS AND CARERS
Our Exams Handbook for Students, Parents and Carers 2026–2027 contains important information about examinations at Budmouth Academy.
All students sitting examinations, together with their parents/carers, should read the handbook carefully.
The awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) set strict regulations governing the conduct of examinations. Budmouth Academy is required to follow these regulations.
The handbook includes important information regarding:
- Examination timetables and attendance
- Arriving for examinations
- Examination room regulations
- Mobile phones, watches and other unauthorised items
- Illness and absence
- Access arrangements
- Candidate identification
- Malpractice
- Results
- Reviews of Results
- Access to Scripts
- Examination certificates
Exams Handbook for Students, Parents and Carers 2026–2027
If you are unsure about anything relating to examinations or require further information, please contact:
Mrs Jane Whitehead – Interim Exams Officer
Email: jwhitehead@budmouth-aspirations.org
Tel: 01305 830500
EXAM BOARD INFORMATION & POLICIES
- Information should be read by all students in Years 10-13, and their parents/carers to ensure that they fully understand all relevant internal and regulatory information about their exams and assessments.