Exam Information
Scheduled exams for 2025-2026 are as follows:
| Mock Exams | |
|---|---|
|
Year 11 |
Monday 13 October – Thursday 23 October Monday 2 February – Friday 13 February |
| Year 10 |
Monday 15 June – Friday 26 June 2026 |
External Exams
External exams will take place from 29 April to 17 June 2026.
Exam Timetables
Individual exam timetables will be given to candidates in late February. It is the responsibility of the student to let the Exams Officer know of any errors or omissions on their timetable.
Results
Candidates will receive individual results slips on results days, either
- in person at the centre or
- given to another person provided written permission has been provided by the candidate to release the results and the named person brings in photographic evidence of their ID, or
- by post to their home address where candidates have requested this (envelopes are only posted on results day, so they will not be received until the day after.
The results slip will be in the form of a centre-produced document. Candidates will also receive information regarding the enquiries about results services (EARs) offered by the exam boards.
Uncollected results slips will then be available for collection from the reception.
Results Days
The date for GCSE Results Day for 2026 is Thursday 20 August 2026. Results will be available for collection by Year 11 students from 9:00am.
At the event, a member of staff will be on hand to support you with any questions you may have with regards to the next stage of your education.
If on the day you have any queries or concerns with the grades that you receive, please either speak with your teacher or email the exams officer: exams@cottinghamhigh.net and we will be able to give you advice and guidance.
Please can you ensure that any textbooks and/or equipment that belongs to the school is returned on this day.
Notice to Candidates
The Joint Council for Qualifications publishes Notices to Candidates on their website https://jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates-documents including important guidance on written exams, privacy and social media.