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External Exam Timetables – 2024 | 2025

A timetable for external exams as scheduled by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) can be found below. Students may find this useful to aid revision and when planning future events outside of College.

Every effort has been made to ensure this timetable is as comprehensive as possible, however, it may be subject to change. Individual student timetables for the Summer exam season will be finalised and published on MyAquinas after February half-term.

When making plans for the Summer please be aware of the ‘Contingency Days’ as designated by the JCQ, ALL students will need to be available up to and including this day in case an exam or exams are re-scheduled due to sustained national or local disruption during the Summer exam period.

 When booking holidays you should bear in mind that students would not be eligible for special consideration if they miss an exam under contingency arrangements, final grades will be issued based on the papers that they will have completed.  Ofqual encourages students not to make holiday plans for before the ‘contingency day’, once students have completed all their exams there will be no need for them to remain available, however, any plans made prior to then are made at their own risk.

Internal deadlines and/or dates for subjects that contain a ‘Non Examination Assessment’ or ‘Coursework’ element are set by individual subject departments and will be communicated to students by subject tutors.

Autumn Term

  • November 2024
    • HALF TERM – 21st to 25th October

      DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      05/11/2024
      AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 1 ReadingAQAFunctional Skills8720R
      05/11/2024
      AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 2 ReadingAQAFunctional Skills8725R
      05/11/2024
      AM1h 45mEnglish LanguageEnglish Language Paper 1AQAGCSE8700/1
      05/11/2024
      PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 1 WritingAQAFunctional Skills8720W
      05/11/2024
      PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 2 WritingAQAFunctional Skills8725W
      06/11/2024
      AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 1 (Non-Calculator) Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 1F
      06/11/2024
      AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 1 (Non-Calculator) Higher TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 1H
      06/11/2024
      AM 1h 30m (Mathematics)Paper 1 (Foundation tier - calculator)OCR GCSE J560/01
      06/11/2024
      AM 1h 30m (Mathematics)Paper 4 (Higher tier - calculator)OCR GCSE J560/04
      07/11/2024
      AM1h 45mEnglish LanguageEnglish Language Paper 2AQAGCSE8700/2
      08/11/2024
      AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 2 (Calculator) Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 2F
      08/11/2024
      AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 2 (Calculator) Higher TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 2H
      08/11/2024
      AM 1h 30m (Mathematics)Paper 2 (Foundation tier - non-calculator)OCR GCSE J560/02
      08/11/2024
      AM 1h 30m (Mathematics)Paper 5 (Higher tier - non-calculator)OCR GCSE J560/05
      11/11/2024 AM

      AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 3 (Calculator) Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 3F
      11/11/2024 AMAM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 3 (Calculator) Higher TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 3H
      11/11/2024 AMAM 1h 30m (Mathematics)Paper 3 (Foundation tier - calculator)OCR GCSE J560/03
      11/11/2024 AMAM 1h 30m (Mathematics)Paper 6 (Higher tier - calculator)OCR GCSE J560/06

Spring Term

  • January 2025
    • DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      07/01/2025
      AM1h 30mNumber & MeasureEdexcel Level 1 Award in Number and MeasurePearsonEdexcel AwardsANM10 1A & 1B
      07/01/2025
      AM1h 30mNumber & MeasureEdexcel Level 2 Award in Number and MeasurePearsonEdexcel AwardsANM20 2A & 2B
      07/01/2025
      AM0h 40mBTec Applied SciencePrinciples and Applications of Science 1 - ChemistryPearsonBTec31617H/1C
      07/01/2025
      PM0h 40mBTec Applied SciencePrinciples and Applications of Science 1 - PhysicsPearsonBTec31617H/1P
      08/01/2025
      AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 1 ReadingAQAFunctional Skills8720R
      08/01/2025
      AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 2 ReadingAQAFunctional Skills8725R
      08/01/2025
      PM0h 40mBTec Applied SciencePrinciples and Applications of Science 1 - BiologyPearsonBTec31617H/1B
      08/01/2025
      PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 1 WritingAQAFunctional Skills8720W
      08/01/2025
      PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 2 WritingAQAFunctional Skills8725W
      09/01/2025
      AM1h 30mSport & Physical ActivityUnit 1 Body systems and the effects of physical activityOCRCambridge Technicals Level 305826-05829 & 05872
      09/01/2025PM1h 30mCertificate in Applied Business (final sitting)Unit 1 Financial planning analysisAQAL3 CertificateABS1
      10/01/2025AM2hBTec ITInformation Technology SystemsPearsonBTec31760H
      10/01/2025AM1h 30mBTec LawDispute Solving in Civil LawPearsonBTec20168K
      10/01/2025PM1h 30mBTec Health & Social CareHuman Lifespan DevelopmentPearsonBTec31490H
      10/01/2025PM2hUniformed Protective ServicesBehaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective ServicesPearsonBTec40888M
      13/01/2025AM1h 30mBTec Health & Social CareWorking in Health and Social CarePearsonBTec31491H
      13/01/2025PM1h 00mSport & Physical ActivityUnit 3 Sports organisations and developmentOCRCambridge Technicals Level 305827-05829 & 05872
      13/01/2025PM1h 30mExtended Certificate in Applied BusinessUnit 4 Managing and leading peopleAQAL3 CertificateABS4
      14/01/2025PM3hBTec ITCreating Systems to Manage Information Part APearsonBTec31761HA
      15/01/2025AM2hBTec ITCreating Systems to Manage Information Part BPearsonBTec31761HB
      15/01/2025AM2hBTec LawApplying the LawPearsonBTec20170K
  • February 2025
    • DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      26/02/2025
      AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 1 ReadingAQAFunctional Skills8720R
      26/02/2025
      AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 2 ReadingAQAFunctional Skills8725R
      26/02/2025
      PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 1 WritingAQAFunctional Skills8720W
      26/02/2025
      PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English Level 2 WritingAQAFunctional Skills8725W

Summer Term

  • May 2025 - Week 1 | 2
    • EASTER HOLIDAYS -7th to 18th April

      DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      01/05/2025
      AM1h 75mBTec Applied ScienceScience Investigation SkillsPearsonBTec31619H
      01/05/2025
      AM1h 30mBTec LawDispute Solving in Civil LawPearsonBTec20168K
      01/05/2025
      AM3hBTec Performing Arts (Acting)Investigating Practitioners' WorkPearsonBTec31555H
      06/05/2025
      AM1h 30mNumber & MeasureEdexcel Level 1 Award in Number and MeasurePearsonEdexcel AwardsANM10 1A & 1B
      06/05/2025AM1h 30mNumber & MeasureEdexcel Level 2 Award in Number and MeasurePearsonEdexcel AwardsANM20 2A & 2B
      07/05/2025PM3hBTec ITCreating Systems to Manage Information Part APearsonBTec31761HA
      08/05/2025AM2hBTec ITCreating Systems to Manage Information Part BPearsonBTec31761HB
      08/05/2025AM2hBTec LawApplying the LawPearsonBTec20170K
  • May 2025 - Week 3
    • DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      12/5/2025AM2h 00mEconomics APaper 1: Markets and Business BehaviourPearsonA Level9EC0 01
      12/5/2025PM1h 15mFurther MathematicsCore Pure (AS):Written PaperOCRA LevelY410/01
      12/5/2025PM1h 30mBTec Health & Social CareHuman Lifespan DevelopmentPearsonBTec31490H
      12/5/2025PM1h 30mSport & Physical ActivityUnit 1 Body systems and the effects of physical activityOCRCambridge Technicals Level 305826-05829 & 05872
      13/5/2025AM2h 15mGeographyPaper 1PearsonA Level9GE0 01
      13/5/2025PM1h 15mCombined Science: TrilogyCombined Science: Trilogy - Biology Paper 1 (both tiers)AQAGCSE8464/B/1F and 1H
      14/05/2025AM2h 00mBusinessPaper 1: Marketing, people and global businessesPearsonA Level9BS0 01
      14/05/2025PM3hEnglish Language and LiteratureEnglish Language and Literature Paper 1AQAA Level7707/1
      14/05/2025PM3hEnglish Literature AEnglish Literature A Paper 1AQAA Level7712/1
      15/05/2025AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 1 (Foundation Tier) - Written PaperOCRGCSEJ560/01
      15/05/2025AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 1 (Non-Calculator) Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 1F
      15/05/2025PM1h 00mSport & Physical ActivityUnit 3 Sports organisation and developmentOCRCambridge Technicals Level 305827-05829 & 05872
      15/05/2025PM1h 30mCriminologyCriminology Unit 2: Criminological TheoriesEduqasL3 Certificate4543UB0-1
      15/05/2025PM2h 00mCore Maths B (MEI)Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning - Written PaperOCRL3 CertificateH869/01
      16/05/2025AM2hPsychologyPsychology Paper 1AQAA Level7182/1
      16/05/2025AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English- Level 1 (Final Sitting/ resit)AQAFunctional Skills8720R
      16/05/2025AM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English- Level 2 (Final Sitting/ resit)AQAFunctional Skills8725R
      16/05/2025PM1h 15mFurther MathematicsMechanics a (AS):Written PaperOCRA LevelY411/01
      16/05/2025PM1h 30mBTec Health & Social CareWorking in Health and Social CarePearsonBTec31491H
      16/05/2025PM2hBTec ITInformation Technology SystemsPearsonBTec31760H
      16/05/2025PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 1 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English- Level 1 (Final Sitting/ resit)AQAFunctional Skills8720W
      16/05/2025PM1hFunctional Skills English Level 2 (final sitting/ resit)Functional Skills English- Level 2 (Final Sitting/ resit)AQAFunctional Skills8725W
  • May 2025 - Week 4
    • DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      19/05/2025AM3hEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental Science Paper 1AQAA Level7447/1
      19/05/2025AM2hSociologySociology Paper 1AQAA Level7192/1
      19/05/2025AM1h 15mCombined Science: TrilogyCombined Science: Trilogy - Chemistry Paper 1 (both tiers)AQAGCSE8464/C/1F and 1H
      19/05/2025PM2h 15mMedia StudiesMedia Studies (Euqas) A Level Component 1EduqasA LevelA680U10-1
      19/05/2025PM2h 00mEconomics APaper 2: The National and Global EconomyPearsonA Level9EC0 02
      20/05/2025AM2h 30mGermanGerman (Eduqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA820U20-1
      20/05/2025AM2h 00mBusinessPaper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategyPearsonA Level9BS0 02
      20/05/2025AM0h 40mBTec Applied SciencePrinciples and Applications of Science 1 - ChemistryPearsonBTec31617H/1C
      20/05/2025PM2hPoliticsPolitics Paper 1AQAA Level7152/1
      20/05/2025PM1h 15mFurther MathematicsStatistics a (AS):Written PaperOCRA LevelY412/01
      20/05/2025PM0h 40mBTec Applied SciencePrinciples and Applications of Science 1 - BiologyPearsonBTec31617H/1B
      21/05/2025AM2hPsychologyPsychology Paper 2AQAA Level7182/2
      21/05/2025AM2hUniformed Protective ServicesBehaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective ServicesPearsonBTec40888M
      21/05/2025PM2h 30mEnglish LanguageEnglish Language Paper 1AQAA Level7702/1
      21/05/2025PM2hFilm StudiesFilm Studies (Eduqas) A Level Component 1EduqasA LevelA670U10-1
      21/05/2025PM0h 40mBTec Applied SciencePrinciples and Applications of Science 1 - PhysicsPearsonBTec31617H/1P
      22/05/2025AM3hAccountingAccounting Paper 1AQAA Level7127/1
      22/05/2025AM2h 30mEnglish Language and LiteratureEnglish Language and Literature Paper 2AQAA Level7707/2
      22/05/2025AM2h 30mEnglish Literature AEnglish Literature A Paper 2 (options A and B)AQAA Level7712/2A and 2B
      22/05/2025AM1h 15mCombined Science: TrilogyCombined Science: Trilogy - Physics Paper 1 (both tiers)AQAGCSE8464/P/1F and 1H
      22/05/2025PM2h 40mFurther MathematicsCore Pure (AL):Written PaperOCRA LevelY420/01
      22/05/2025PM2h 00mLawThe legal system and criminal law - Written PaperOCRA LevelH418/01
      22/05/2025PM2h 15mGeographyPaper 2PearsonA Level9GE0 02
      22/05/2025PM1h 30mMusic TechnologyComponent 3: Listening and analysingPearsonA Level9MT0 03
      23/05/2025AM2h 30mHistoryHistory Paper 1 (options A to L)AQAA Level7042/1A to 1L
      23/05/2025AM2h 00mPhysical EducationPhysiological factors affecting performance - Written PaperOCRA LevelH555/01
      23/05/2025AM2h 15mPhysics AModelling physics - Written PaperOCRA LevelH556/01
      23/05/2025AM1h 45mEnglish LanguageEnglish Language Paper 1AQAGCSE8700/1
      23/05/2025PM2h 00mCore Maths B (MEI)Statistical Problem Solving - Written PaperOCRL3 CertificateH869/02
  • June 2025 - Week 5
    • HALF TERM – 26th to 30th May

      DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      02/06/2025AM2h 15mDrama and TheatreAnalysing Performance - Written PaperOCRA LevelH459/31
      02/06/2025PM0h 35mJapanesePaper 1: Listening and understanding in Japanese Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1JA0 1F
      02/06/2025PM0h 50mJapanesePaper 3: Reading and understanding in Japanese Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1JA0 3F
      03/06/2025AM3hAccountingAccounting Paper 2AQAA Level7127/2
      03/06/2025AM2h 30mFilm StudiesFilm Studies (Eduqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA670U20-1
      03/06/2025AM2h 15mGeologyGeology (Eduqas) A Level Component 1EduqasA LevelA480U10-1
      03/06/2025AM2h 30mSpanishSpanish (Eduqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA810U20-1
      03/06/2025AM1h 30mCertificate in Applied Business (final sitting)Applied Business 1AQAL3 CertificateABS1
      03/06/2025PM2h 00mLawLaw making and the law of tort - Written PaperOCRA LevelH418/02
      04/06/2025AM2hSociologySociology Paper 2AQAA Level7192/2
      04/06/2025AM1h 00mPhysical EducationPsychological factors affecting performance - Written PaperOCRA LevelH555/02
      04/06/2025AM2h 15mMusic TechnologyComponent 4: Producing and analysingPearsonA Level9MT0 04
      04/06/2025AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 2 (Foundation Tier) - Written PaperOCRGCSEJ560/02
      04/06/2025AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 2 (Calculator) Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 2F
      04/06/2025PM2h 30mEnglish LanguageEnglish Language Paper 2AQAA Level7702/2
      04/06/2025PM2h 00mMathematicsPaper 1: Pure Mathematics 1PearsonA Level9MA0 01
      05/06/2025AM2h 00mEconomics APaper 3: Microeconomics and MacroeconomicsPearsonA Level9EC0 03
      05/06/2025AM2h 00mStatisticsPaper 1: Data and ProbabilityPearsonA Level9ST0 01
      05/06/2025PM2hBiologyBiology Paper 1AQAA Level7402/1
      05/06/2025PM2hPoliticsPolitics Paper 2AQAA Level7152/2
      05/06/2025PM2h 30mMedia StudiesMedia Studies (Euqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA680U20-1
      05/06/2025PM1h 30mCriminologyCriminology Unit 4: Crime and PunishmentEduqasL3 Certificate4543UD0-1
      06/06/2025AM3hEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental Science Paper 2AQAA Level7447/2
      06/06/2025AM2h 30mFrenchFrench (Eduqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA800U20-1
      06/06/2025AM2h 15mGeographyPaper 3PearsonA Level9GE0 03
      06/06/2025AM1h 45mEnglish LanguageEnglish Language Paper 2AQAGCSE8700/2
      06/06/2025PM2h 30mHistoryHistory Paper 2 (options A to T)AQAA Level7042/2A to 2T
      06/06/2025PM1h 15mFurther MathematicsMechanics Minor (AL):Written PaperOCRA LevelY431/01
  • June 2025 - Week 6
    • DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      09/06/2025AM2hPsychologyPsychology Paper 3AQAA Level7182/3
      09/06/2025AM2hGermanGerman (Eduqas) A Level Component 3EduqasA LevelA820U30-1
      09/06/2025AM2h 15mPhysics AExploring physics - Written PaperOCRA LevelH556/02
      09/06/2025AM1h 15mCombined Science: TrilogyCombined Science: Trilogy - Biology Paper 2 (both tiers)AQAGCSE8464/B/2F and 2H
      09/06/2025PM1h 45mGeologyGeology (Eduqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA480U20-1
      09/06/2025PM2h 15mMusic Music (Eduqas) A Level Component 3EduqasA LevelA660U30-1
      09/06/2025PM2h 00mBusinessPaper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environmentPearsonA Level9BS0 03
      10/06/2025AM2hPoliticsPolitics Paper 3AQAA Level7152/3
      10/06/2025AM2h 15mChemistry APeriodic table, elements and physical chemistry - Written PaperOCRA LevelH432/01
      10/06/2025AM2h 00mLawThe nature of law and Human rights - Written PaperOCRA LevelH418/03
      10/06/2025AM1h 20mJapanesePaper 4: Writing in Japanese Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1JA0 4F
      10/06/2025AM1h 30mExtended Certificate in Applied BusinessApplied Business 4AQAL3 CertificateABS4
      10/06/2025PM2hReligious StudiesReligious Studies (Eduqas) A Level Component 1EduqasA LevelA120UA0-1
      10/06/2025PM1h 45mDrama and TheatreDeconstructing texts for performance: The Crucible - Written PaperOCRA LevelH459/46
      10/06/2025PM2h 00mStatisticsPaper 2: Statistical InferencePearsonA Level9ST0 02
      11/06/2025AM2h 30mComputer ScienceComputer Science Paper 1 (options A to E)AQAA Level7517/1A to 1E
      11/06/2025AM2hSpanishSpanish (Eduqas) A Level Component 3EduqasA LevelA810U30-1
      11/06/2025AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 3 (Foundation Tier) - Written PaperOCRGCSEJ560/03
      11/06/2025AM1h 30mMathematicsPaper 3 (Calculator) Foundation TierPearsonGCSE1MA1 3F
  • June 2025 - Week 6 Continued
    • 11/06/2025 PM – Contingency Afternoon session in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom

      DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      12/06/2025PM2h 00mMathematicsPaper 2: Pure Mathematics 2PearsonA Level9MA0 02
      13/06/2025AM2hBiologyBiology Paper 2AQAA Level7402/2
      13/06/2025AM1h 15mCombined Science: TrilogyCombined Science: Trilogy - Chemistry Paper 2 (both tiers)AQAGCSE8464/C/2F and 2H
      13/06/2025PM2hSociologySociology Paper 3AQAA Level7192/3
      13/06/2025PM1h 15mFurther MathematicsStatistics Minor (AL):Written PaperOCRA LevelY432/01
  • June 2025 - Week 7-8
    • DATESESSIONEXAM DURATIONSUBJECTTITLEBOARDLEVELEXAM CODE
      16/06/2025AM2hFrenchFrench (Eduqas) A Level Component 3EduqasA LevelA800U30-1
      16/06/2025AM2h 15mChemistry ASynthesis and analytical techniques - Written PaperOCRA LevelH432/02
      16/06/2025AM1h 15mCombined Science: TrilogyCombined Science: Trilogy - Physics Paper 2 (both tiers)AQAGCSE8464/P/2F and 2H
      17/06/2025AM1h 00mPhysical EducationSocio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport - Written PaperOCRA LevelH555/03
      17/06/2025AM1h 30mPhysics AUnified physics - Written PaperOCRA LevelH556/03
      17/06/2025PM2hReligious StudiesReligious Studies (Eduqas) A Level Component 2EduqasA LevelA120U20-1
      17/06/2025PM2h 00mStatisticsPaper 3: Statistics in PracticePearsonA Level9ST0 03
      18/06/2025AM2hBiologyBiology Paper 3AQAA Level7402/3
      18/06/2025AM2h 30mComputer ScienceComputer Science Paper 2AQAA Level7517/2
      19/06/2025AM2hGeologyGeology (Eduqas) A Level Component 3EduqasA LevelA480U30-1
      19/06/2025PM2h 00mMathematicsPaper 3: Statistics & MechanicsPearsonA Level9MA0 03
      20/06/2025AM2hReligious StudiesReligious Studies (Eduqas) A Level Component 3EduqasA LevelA120U30-1
      20/06/2025AM1h 30mChemistry AUnified chemistry - Written PaperOCRA LevelH432/03
      20/06/2025PM1h 15mFurther MathematicsExtra Pure (AL):Written PaperOCRA LevelY435/01

      25/06/2025 – Contingency Day in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom