It is the aim of Farmor’s School to make the examination experience as stress-free and successful as possible for all candidates. If students or parents have any queries or need help or advice at any time before, during or after the exams please contact:

• The Examinations Officer - Mrs Mundy
• The Examinations Assisant - Mrs Blackmore

The Exams Office is located in the Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre. The office also has an external door overlooking the sports field.

email: rmundy@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk
telephone number: 01285 712302 Extension 113

Please DO NOT telephone exam boards directly; they will only refer you back to the school.

Remember- we are here to help. 

Exam FAQs

The awarding bodies (exam boards) have strict rules which must be followed for the conduct of exams and Farmor’s school is required to follow them precisely.  Students should therefore pay particular attention to the following documentation produced by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and updated annually:

• Written Examinations:  Information for candidates
• Social Media: Information for candidates- social media
• Non-examinations Assessments: Information for candidates NEA
• Coursework: Information for candidates coursework
• Privacy Notice
• What you need for exam days
• Sixth Form Examination information: student booklet
• KS4 Examination information: student booklet

Useful websites you can refer to for hints and tips, past exam papers, results explanations, timetables, key dates etc, are:

• AQA exam board http://www.aqa.org.uk/student-support/for-students
• Edexcel Pearson exam board http://www.edexcel.com/i-am-a/student/Pages/home.aspx
• OCR exam board http://www.ocr.org.uk/students/
• WJEC Educas exam board http://www.wjec.co.uk/students/