Exams, tests and assessments

Primary school Key Stage 1 and 2 tests and assessments (including phonics screening)

Find information about primary school tests and assessments on Gov.uk: National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2 advice.

Secondary school exam timetables

The exam period is usually the three weeks before and three weeks after the Spring Bank Holiday. 

GCSE and A-Level exam timetables are specific to the exam awarding bodies and may vary between exam boards. The main ones can be found on the following websites:

• AQA
• Pearson/Edexcel

If exams are for other awarding bodies, contact your school or college for further information about dates and times.

Exam result queries

If you have any queries about getting your results, you should contact your school directly. The main exam boards are only able to help over the phone if a college or university place depends on your results.

Replacement exam certificates

If you have lost your exam certificate and need a replacement you should contact the school where you sat your exam, as they may still have the original certificate. If the school no longer have your records, then they should be able to give you the name of the board you sat the exam with, and you will need to contact the board directly. If the school has closed you will need to contact the awarding body directly.