There is no doubt that examinations are an important part of education, and are considered by many as the primary benchmark of success. Whilst we adopt a rounded approach to education and allow pupils to develop wide-ranging skills which are important in later life, we also make every effort to fully prepare them to excel in external examinations.
Our examination results have shown a consistent improvement for over a decade, as a consequence of greater academic rigour. Pupils sit internal tests in each year to develop exam technique and become accustomed to periods of extended writing. For senior pupils, teachers hold revision seminars and essay-writing workshops to prepare them for GCSEs and A-levels in the best possible way.
Schedule of Exams 2024-25
Examination timetables will be available to download below when available. Internal examination and mock timetables will also appear here in advance of those sessions. If you require further information, please contact the individual subject teachers.
Public Exams
Summer 2025 External Exam Timetable
Internal Exams
Policies Relating to Examinations
Information for Candidates JCQ
Please click on the link below for the following important candidate information documents from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ):
- Coursework
- Non-Examination Assessments
- On-Screen Tests
- Privacy Notice
- Social Media
- Written Exams
JCQ Information for Candidates 2022-23
JCQ Examination Regulations
Information for Candidates Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
CAIE Information for Candidates 2022-23
CAIE Examination Regulations
Study Leave
At Shiplake College, there is no formal period of study leave and it is expected that all pupils will attend College throughout the exam season. External invigilators manage all public examinations in the summer term, allowing for a full academic programme of lessons throughout the exam season. This approach affords all pupils structure and support for their revision.
Non-Examinable Assessments/Coursework - Deadlines and Appeals
A number of our A-level and GCSE subjects still include submitted Non-Examinable Assessments (NEAs), otherwise known as coursework. The submission deadline dates for individual subjects will be communicated by respective Heads of Department.
In keeping with updated Joint Council for Qualifications regulations, pupils are entitled to formally appeal the result of their internally marked NEA, providing they can provide clear evidence for such an appeal. Details of the process and costs are outlined in the letter below and the relevant application form is available by contacting College Reception ([email protected]).