25th March 2026Year 10
End of Year Exams for Year 10 will take place in March 2026. The written exams for non-core subjects will take place from Thursday 19th March to Thursday 26th March and written exams for Core subjects (Science, Maths and English) will take place in April from Monday 20th April to Thursday 23rd April. Please see full timetables below for all subjects, including Practical Exams and MFL Speaking Exams. Timetables can also be downloaded from the attachment below.
Year 10 Exams 2025-2026
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Wednesday 18th March |
Art & Design 5 hours |
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Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th April |
French, German and Spanish Speaking Exams (individual time slots, further details will be provided by teachers) |
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Monday 22nd June |
Textiles, Graphics & 3D Design 5 hours |
Yr 10 Exams Written Exams (Non-Core Subjects)
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8.30 am |
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1.40 pm |
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Thursday 19th March |
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Start: 11.00 Yr 10 Computer Science / Yr 10 Sociology 1 hour |
Yr 10 German 1 hour |
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Friday 20th March |
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Start: 12.20 Yr 10 Business 1 hour |
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Monday 23rd March |
Yr 10 RS 1 hour |
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Yr 10 Media Studies 1 hour |
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Tuesday 24th March |
Yr 10 Geography 1 hour |
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Yr 10 PE 1 hour |
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Wednesday 25th March |
Yr 10 French / Spanish 1 hour |
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Yr 10 Music 1 hour
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Thursday 26th March |
Yr 10 History (120-5) 1 hour |
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Yr 10 Food Preparation 1 hour |
Yr 10 Exams Written Exams (Core Subjects)
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8.30 am |
11.00 am |
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Monday 20th April |
English Language 1 hour 45 mins |
Maths Paper 1 1 hour |
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Tuesday 21st April |
Science Physics Separate 1 hour 45 mins Combined Physics 1 hour 15 mins |
English Literature 1 hour 30 mins |
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Wednesday 22nd April |
Science Chemistry Separate 1 hour 45 mins Combined Chemistry 1 hour 15 mins |
Maths Paper 2 1 hour |
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Thursday 23rd April |
Science Biology Separate 1 hour 45 mins Combined 1 hour 15 mins |
Further Maths 1 hour |
The exams will be held in the Main Hall or smaller rooms depending on any access arrangements students may have. Lists of students in each exam room will be displayed on the windows of the KS4 area the week before.
All morning exams start at 8.30am. Students should arrive at their exam location at least 15 minutes before the start when staff will be around to support and guide them.
The exams will be run under formal exam conditions, similarly to GCSE exams. This is to start to prepare the students for exams when they are in Year 11. Students must bring in the correct equipment for each subject in a clear pencil case or plastic bag. Black ballpoint pens must be used in all formal exams, students should have at least two black pens with them. Water bottles are allowed but must not have labels or writing on them and should be clear. No food is allowed in exam rooms.
Students must not have a mobile phone or a wristwatch (digital or analogue), whether switched on or off, or any headphones / earpods in their possession in an exam room. Any phones or electronic devices found on a student in an exam room will result in that paper being cancelled.
A document outlining how to effectively use exam access arrangements to maximise exam performance can also be downloaded below.
The Year 10 GCSE Entry Code document provides details of the exam boards for each subject, which you may find useful if you are purchasing revision guides. Further subject information can be found on the exam board websites.
