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November GCSE Resits 2026
If you have been put forward for November GCSE resits you will have received a candidate statement of entry. Individual timetables will be sent out closer to the time. Please see skeleton timetable here:
Skeleton Timetable – November Resits
November Mocks 2026
Year 11 and Year 13 students will sit their Mock Examinations from 11th – 20th November 2026. These assessments are designed to help students prepare for the expectations of the summer examination series.
Students will receive their individual timetables in advance of the exams. Please see below for the general mock examination timetable.
Mock Exams Timetable - November 2026
Summer 2027
Contingency days are added to the exam calendar to cover unexpected timetable changes.The following date has been marked as the contingency day for Summer 2027 series:
Wednesday 23rd June 2027
Students are expected to remain available for these dates even if their timetable is complete. Please do not book any holidays until after the contingency days have passed.
For all other queries, please contact the Exams Officer at exams@bolderacademy.co.uk.
Please click on the expandable sections below for more useful information and documents related to Exams.
Year 11 Parental Support GCSE Revision Booklet Summer 2025
Malpractice in Exams, NEAs and Btecs (March 2026)
JCQ Statutory Information:
The links below are important documents that you need to have read and understood.
They will help set you up for the exams so that you know what is expected of you and what would be the consequences of any malpractice. Please take time to read them carefully.
Information for candidates - Written examinations 2026-27
Information for candidates – Social Media 2026-27
Information for candidates - Coursework assessments JCQ 2026-27
Information for candidates - Non-examination assessments 2026-27
Information for candidates – Privacy Notice 2026-2027
JCQ Preparing to Sit Your Exams 2026-27
Information for candidates – AI 2026-2027
GCSE and A Level Certificate Collection for Summer 2026 Exams
Certificates from Summer 2026 series are expected to arrive towards the end of the Autumn Term 2026. More information regarding collection will be available closer to the time.
Details will also be emailed to parental contacts and student emails. Please make sure that you have access to your school email address.
What to do if a candidate is unable to collect their certificate?
It is preferred that the candidate collect their certificate themselves. However, if they are unable to collect they can nominate someone to do so. The following steps will need to be followed in this scenario:
- Candidate sends a consent email to exams@bolderacademy.co.uk confirming nominated person’s full name and giving written consent they can collect their certificate. It is preferred this is sent from the candidates Bolder email account, but candidate’s personal email address can be used if they have left the school.
- Fill out the verification form below to confirm you have sent the consent email.
- Nominated person must bring their Photo ID when they come to collect on candidates behalf.
Certificates will not be given out to the nominated person if Photo ID is not presented and/or candidates consent isn’t given.
