Exams
GCSEs are a crucial milestone in a student's educational journey, marking the transition from school to further studies or the workplace.
As Year 11 students approach their exams, it's important to recognize the significance of these qualifications and how they can shape future opportunities. For parents, understanding the impact of GCSEs can help support and guide your child during this critical time.
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Summer Exams 2026
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Week 1 |
Exam Board |
Qualification |
Subject |
Title |
Exam Time |
Exam Duration |
| 08/05/2026 | OCR | CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL | Sport Studies | Contemporary issues in Sport:Written Paper | AM | 1h 15m |
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Week 2 |
Exam Board |
Qualification |
Subject |
Title |
Exam Time |
Exam Duration |
| 11/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | English Literature | English Literature Paper 1 | AM | 1h 45m |
| 11/05/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Business | Paper 1: Investigating Small Business | PM | 1h 45m |
| 12/05/2026 | OCR | CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL | Engineering Design | Principles of engineering design:Written Paper | AM | 1h 15m |
| 12/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Combined Science: Trilogy | Combined Science: Trilogy - Biology Paper 1 (both tiers) | PM | 1h 15m |
| 12/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Biology | Biology Paper 1 (both tiers) | PM | 1h 45m |
| 13/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Geography | Geography Paper 1 | AM | 1h 30m |
| 14/05/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Mathematics | Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Foundation Tier | AM | 1h 30m |
| 14/05/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Mathematics | Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Higher Tier | AM | 1h 30m |
| 15/05/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | History | Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment | AM | 1h 20m |
| Week 3 | Exam Board | Qualification | Subject | Title | Exam Time | Exam Duration |
| 18/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Combined Science: Trilogy | Combined Science: Trilogy - Chemistry Paper 1 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 15m |
| 18/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Chemistry | Chemistry Paper 1 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 45m |
| 19/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | English Literature | English Literature Paper 2 | AM | 2h 15m |
| 20/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | French (new) | French Paper 3 (new) | AM | 1h |
| 20/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | French (new) | French Paper 1 (new) | AM | 35m |
| 20/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | French (new) | French Paper 1 (new) | AM | 45m |
| 20/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | French (new) | French Paper 3 (new) | AM | 45m |
| 20/05/2026 | OCR | CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL | Enterprise and Marketing | Enterprise and marketing concepts:Written Paper | PM | 1h 15m |
| 21/05/2026 | AQA | GCSE | English Language | English Language Paper 1 | AM | 1h 45m |
| 21/05/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Business | Paper 2: Building a Business | PM | 1h 45m |
| Week 4 | Exam Board | Qualification | Subject | Title | Exam Time | Exam Duration |
| 02/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Combined Science: Trilogy | Combined Science: Trilogy - Physics Paper 1 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 15m |
| 02/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Physics | Physics Paper 1 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 45m |
| 02/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Statistics | Paper 1 Higher Tier | PM | 1h 30m |
| 02/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Polish | Polish Paper 1 | PM | 45m |
| 02/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Polish | Polish Paper 3 | PM | 1h |
| 03/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Mathematics | Paper 2 (Calculator) Foundation Tier | AM | 1h 30m |
| 03/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Mathematics | Paper 2 (Calculator) Higher Tier | AM | 1h 30m |
| 03/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Geography | Geography Paper 2 | PM | 1h 30m |
| 03/06/2026 | OCR | CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL | Health and Social Care | Principles of care in health and social care settings:Written Paper | PM | 1h 15m |
| 04/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | History | Paper 2: Period study & British depth study | AM | 1h 50m |
| 04/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | French (new) | French Paper 4 (new) | PM | 1h |
| 04/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | French (new) | French Paper 4 (new) | PM | 1h 15m |
| 05/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | English Language | English Language Paper 2 | AM | 1h 45m |
| Week 5 | Exam Board | Qualification | Subject | Title | Exam Time | Exam Duration |
| 08/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Combined Science: Trilogy | Combined Science: Trilogy - Biology Paper 2 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 15m |
| 08/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Biology | Biology Paper 2 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 45m |
| 08/06/2026 | OCR | CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL | Creative iMedia | Creative iMedia in the media industry:Written Paper | PM | 1h 30m |
| 09/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Spanish (new) | Spanish Paper 3 (new) | AM | 1h |
| 09/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Spanish (new) | Spanish Paper 1 (new) | AM | 35m |
| 09/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Spanish (new) | Spanish Paper 1 (new) | AM | 45m |
| 09/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Spanish (new) | Spanish Paper 3 (new) | AM | 45m |
| 09/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | History | Paper 3: Modern depth study | PM | 1h 30m |
| 10/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Mathematics | Paper 3 (Calculator) Foundation Tier | AM | 1h 30m |
| 10/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Mathematics | Paper 3 (Calculator) Higher Tier | AM | 1h 30m |
| 10/06/2026 | WJEC | GCSE | Design and Technology | Design and Technology Component 1 (Eduqas) | PM | 2h 00m |
| 11/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Geography | Geography Paper 3 | AM | 1h 30m |
| 12/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Combined Science: Trilogy | Combined Science: Trilogy - Chemistry Paper 2 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 15m |
| 12/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Chemistry | Chemistry Paper 2 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 45m |
| 12/06/2026 | WJEC | Vocational Awards Technical Awards | Hospitality and Catering | Hospitality and Catering Unit 1 The Hospitality and Catering Industry (on paper) | PM | 1h 20m |
| 12/06/2026 | Pearson | GCSE | Statistics | Paper 2 Higher Tier | PM | Paper 2 Higher Tier |
| 12/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Polish | Polish Paper 4 | PM | 1h 15m |
| Week 6 | Exam Board | Qualification | Subject | Title | Exam Time | Exam Duration |
| 15/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Combined Science: Trilogy | Combined Science: Trilogy - Physics Paper 2 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 15m |
| 15/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Physics | Physics Paper 2 (both tiers) | AM | 1h 45m |
| 16/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Spanish (new) | Spanish Paper 4 (new) | AM | 1h 15m |
| 16/06/2026 | AQA | GCSE | Spanish (new) | Spanish Paper 4 (new) | AM | 1h |