At John Cabot Academy, we give all our Year 10 and 11 students an opportunity to sit mock exams in ‘formal’ exam conditions to ensure they are well prepared for the whole exam experience. This helps students overcome their anxieties about working for a sustained period in the exam hall and understand the pressures that they may face in their ‘real’ exams.
The first set of 2026-2027 year 11 mock exams will be held between the 12th October and the 13th November 2026 (half term is the week beginning 26th October).
The October – November mock exam timetable is available here.
The second set of year 11 mocks will be held between the 1st February and the 26th February 2027 (half term is the week beginning 15th February).
Year 10 mocks will be held between the 14th June and the 25th June 2027.
If a student’s normal way of working in class involves additional support, they should be eligible for Exam Access Arrangements to be put in place for their official exams. If the student goes through difficult personal circumstances during the exams, Special Consideration may also be applied for.
Please contact the SENDCO for more information.
What happens if I have an exam clash?
Depending on the total length of the exams, arrangements will be made for you to take the exams one after the other, either in the morning or afternoon session. You will be supervised between the exams as you will still be in exam conditions.
What happens if I have an appointment on the same day as an exam?
You will need to change the appointment! Exams must happen on the date and time specified by the exam board.
What if the fire alarm sounds?
You will be instructed by the invigilator to stop writing and close your exam paper and answer booklet. You will remain seated and in silence. If you are instructed to evacuate the room, you must do so in silence and follow the instructions of the invigilator. Once you are re-seated, the exam will restart and you will be given the full working time set for the examination. The examination board will also be informed of the events.
What happens if I fall ill during an exam?
If you feel unwell during an exam, raise your hand and wait for an invigilator to come to you. You may be able to be given a supervised rest and to discuss your options with school staff.
What if I need special consideration?
The school can request special consideration in exceptional circumstances. Please talk to your teacher, tutor or the Exams Officer for information or advice.
GCSE results will be available to collect from the Academy on GCSE results day between 9am – 10am.
We hope you will be pleased with your results. However, should you have any concerns, we encourage you to discuss them with the Exams Officer, a teacher, head of department or the Careers Officer. We will be able to advise on your options and next steps. This might include explaining how your grade was reached, requesting a review of marking, explaining options for re-sits and finally the possibility of asking us to appeal your result.
The PRS form below relates to post-results services that the exam boards offer, such as:
Before we can request any of these services on your behalf, you must sign and return the form to us, confirming that you understand that grades are not protected, meaning a grade could go down, stay the same or increase as a result of a review. Fees also apply for many of the services, payable per paper rather than per subject, and are listed in the document below.
25-26 Summer Post Results Services – Deadlines, Fees and Charges
25-26 Summer Post Results Services – Consent and Payment form
