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Assessments

We have three teaching and learning cycles each academic year.  In weeks ten and eleven, students, complete formal assessments in each of the subjects they study.

Students will be issued with a personalised timetable the week beforehand so they know what assessments they have and when.

Termly Reports

Each term, families are provided with a full update on student progress, effort and behaviour in each of their subjects, as well as their attendance.

Exam Rules

LATENESS

If a candidate arrives to an exam after the paper has already been started they may not be allowed to enter the room so it is imperative that students arrive on time.

EXAM ROOM RULES

  • Candidates are not permitted to communicate with any other candidates in any way while in the exam room.
  • Candidates are not allowed to have a mobile phone, watches (digital/analogue/smart), Ipods, earphones or any other smart devices or revision notes on their person. These items need to be switched off and placed in bags before entering the exam room.
  • If a candidate is found to be in possession of any of the above, we are duty bound to inform the exam board who may decide to invalidate their exam paper, even if the device is switched off.
  • Candidates cannot leave an exam room early even if they have finished their paper.
  • Candidates are not permitted to eat or drink during exams with the exception of water. The water should be in a transparent bottle with the label removed.
  • Candidates must show respect to and follow the invigilators at all times.

EQUIPMENT FOR EXAMS

All candidates need to ensure they have the following equipment

  • black pen (blue is not permitted)
  •  HB pencil
  • Scientific calculator (all calculator lids need to be removed)
  • Ruler
  • Protractor 
  • Compass 
  • Rubber

Pencil cases must be transparent.

EXAM CLASHES

If there is an examination clash, exams will be sat one after the other. The Exams Officer will be aware of this situation and will speak to any candidate concerned.

General advice

Please take some time to review the documents at the bottom of this page, under the "Exam Board Notices for all Students" heading. This outlines the guidance and restrictions which apply to all students nationally.

Wellbeing during exams

Exams can be an extremely challenging and stressful time. If you are struggling to manage your mood or anxiety levels, don't keep it to yourself.  Talk to someone - family, friends, your teachers and support staff. Have a look at our guide of stress-busting techniques and self-care recommendations.

Coursework/NEA (Non-Examined Assessment work)

If your subject involves coursework (also known as ‘NEA components’), you will have completed this in lesson time or scheduled controlled assessments already. This work is marked internally according to strict marking criteria and you will be provided with your mark by your teacher.

Appeals
If you feel your mark is unfair, you may appeal it. In this case, the school will re-examine your work and the strict marking criteria. Following an appeal, your mark may increase but it may also decrease or remain the same.

If you wish to appeal, you will need to do so before a particular deadline. These deadlines vary for each subject. The exams team or any teacher can advise which deadline applies to a particular subject. To submit an appeal, please notify the Exams team by letter to Mr J Sweetland (Exams Officer) in G080.

You will be notified of the outcome of the appeal in writing before your mark is submitted to the exam board. Policies outlining the appeals process are below in the ‘Important Information’ section.

Important information - requirements & processes

Exam Board Notices for all Students

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