Information about forthcoming examinations

The College is committed to providing an excellent level of service to pupils and parents in the conduct and organisation of both internal and external examinations. We maintain a high standard of compliance with external regulations, and the efficiency of our exams system has been recognised by the leading awarding bodies.

Please find below the most recent policies and guidance that support the delivery of public examinations. However, please do not hesitate to contact the Exams Officer, Dr Fraser, at the College at examsofficer@sawstonvc.org if you require any further information.

 

Exam Boards: Summer 2027

Information for Year 11 Exams

Please find information relating to Year 11 exams below and in the downloads section at the bottom of the page.

Please note that the 2027 GCSE contingency date is Wednesday, 23 June.

 

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Click on the image on the right for the Exam Handbook for 2025-26, or find it in the downloads section below.
Click on the image on the right for the Exam Timetable for 2027, or find it in the downloads section below.
The Exam Guide from 2024 includes helpful ideas to support you with revision. Click on the image on the right for the 2024 Exam Guide, or find it in the downloads section below.
Education Records Explained
The video here explains that pupils will be issued with their individual education record at school. It also tells pupils what is contained in their record, how they can use it, and the benefits of using it when applying or enrolling at a sixth form college or training provider.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSg32VhCHSw

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Downloads

GCSE timetable 2027

Exam Boards 2026-27

SVC Exams Handbook 2025-26

Internal Appeals Procedure 2025-26

Exam Guide booklet 2024 FINAL

Exam board privacy notices

JCQ-Post-Results-Services-2026-Final

JCQ Social Media Infographic

JCQ Unauthorised Items poster 2026-27

JCQ Warning to candidates poster 2026-27

JCQ Preparing to sit your Exams 2026-27

IFC: Written Examinations 2026-27

IFC: On-Screen Examinations 2026-27

IFC: Non-Examination Assessments 2026-27

IFC: Coursework Assessments 2026-27

IFC: AI & Assessments 2026-27

JCQ: Artificial Intelligence & Assessments 2026-27