At Wellsway School we make every effort to ensure that candidates receive the best possible preparation for their exams, that administrative arrangements run smoothly and that exams are conducted in a way that avoids stress and helps students achieve their best.

The links below will provide information about internal and external exams.  We hope this information will help answer the most frequently asked questions as well as guiding and supporting students and parents/carers through the exams process.  If students need further information, they are welcome to visit the exams office. We are available before school, at break, lunchtime, or after school.

The Exams Office is located in the Lansdown building opposite room L15. The Exams Officer is:

• Mrs R Tayor – Exams Officer

Information about Certificates – Click here

Results Day 2026

A-Level – Results will be available to collect:

• Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026 
• Time: 9:00am
• Location: Mendip Hall

GCSE – Results will be available to collect:

• Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026 
• Time: 9:30am
• Location: Mendip Hall

We expect all students to attend school in person to collect their results. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact the school as soon as possible.

You may nominate a family member or trusted adult to collect your results on your behalf, provided the school has received your written permission in advance.

Alternatively, arrangements can be made for you to receive your results after Results Day. Please contact the school to discuss the available options.

 DfE Education Record App

 Students who have registered for the DfE Education Record App should be aware that their GCSE results will not appear on the app until much later in the day. Results are issued in school first, and students are still expected to attend on the morning to collect their results in person. This is important because:

• You will receive your results as soon as they are released.
• Staff can celebrate your achievements with you.
• Immediate support and advice will be available if you need help with your next steps.
• Sixth Form enrolment and post-16 guidance can be completed quickly and efficiently.

  Any questions or concerns about your results can be discussed with staff straight away.

 If you have not yet registered for the DfE Education Record App, you will be able to do so on Results Day. Please ensure you have already downloaded the app onto your phone before attending. Further information and download links can be found here: https://view-education-record.education.gov.uk/about/pupils-parents/step-by-step

Internal Exams

At Wellsway School, Internal Exams for years 10 and 11 take place in the main exam halls and are conducted in accordance with the regulations laid down by the Joint Council for Qualifications. 

External invigilators are employed to supervise the internal exams ensuring students receive the best possible preparation for the formal public exams they will sit in years 11 and 13.

Mock exam dates 2026/27 (please note all of these dates are subject to change)

Year 11   09/11/2027 – 20/11/2027

Year 13   11/01/2027 – 15/01/2027

Year 11   25/02/2027 – 05/03/2027 

Year 10   14/04/2027 – 23/04/2027 

Year 12   17/06/2027 – 25/06/2027 

Summer Exams – 10/05/2027 – 18/07/2027

Contingency day – 23/07/26

Revision and Support 

• How to manage your time
• Procrastination: how to beat it
• Revision strategies and coping with exam stress

Information for Candidates

• Y10 AI Advice Letter June26 
• Y12 AI June26 – students 
• Coursework assessments
• Non-examination assessments
• On-screen examinations
• AI and Assessments
• Written examinations
• Preparing to sit your exams
• Social media information
• Privacy Notice

Guidance for parents, carers and students about access arrangements

Exam Policies

• Public exams policy (Pdf)
• Malpractice Policy (Pdf)

The following exam policies and procedures are available on request from the school’s exam office:

• Appeals procedure 
• Exams disability policy