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Information about exams at Laurus Ryecroft High School and Sixth Form

During their time at Laurus Ryecroft and Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form, our students will sit a range of external examinations and assessments. This page contains the key information for students and their parents/carers, alongside supporting documentation.

If you have any queries around exams, please contact the exams team on [email protected]

Below is a summary of the main examinations and assessments that students will take in each year group.

High School Exams & Assessments

Year 9

  • Languages GCSE in Spanish (if applicable)

Year 10

  • Coursework or controlled assessment for certain options subjects

Year 11

  • Coursework or controlled assessment for certain options subjects
  • GCSE examinations

Year 12

  • AS Further Maths (if applicable)
  • Core Maths (If applicable)
  • EPQ submissions (if applicable)

Year 13

  • A Level examinations

Home Languages – Summer 2026

Information around the possibility of taking an additional language GCSE/A Level Qualification is here – Laurus Trust Home Language Examination Protocol.

Results Days – Summer 2026

Results day arrangements are sent home during the Summer term

  • GCE (A Level) Results: Thursday, 13 August 2026
  • GCSE Results: Thursday, 20 August 2026

If a student is unable to attend on Results Day, they may either:

  • Provide the school with a stamped addressed envelope (SAE) to have their results posted, or
  • Authorise a third party to collect the results on their behalf.
    Please note: This authorisation must be signed by the student, not a parent or guardian.

Certificate Collection Information

  • General Certificates:
    Exam board certificates are typically received by the school in November. Students will be contacted during the Autumn Term with details on how to collect their certificates.
  • Year 9 Languages Certificates:
    These certificates will be retained by the school until students complete their GCSEs in Year 11.
  • Keep Certificates Safe:
    Certificates should be stored securely. Replacements can be costly, and you may need them in the future as official proof of qualifications.
  • Lost Results & Certificates:
    Should you lose your exam certificates or results, the information in this document will be helpful: Lost Results & Certificates Information.