Exam Information for Candidates

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

Examinations Assistant - Mrs Davis

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

University Admissions Tests November 2021

Examination Regulations

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

Sixth Form Examination information: student booklet

KS4 Examination information: student booklet

Examination Boards

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/

Specifications and Exam Boards in use:

Examination Timetables Summer 2022