Exams
Information for candidates
The JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) has published the following documents regarding rules and regulations. Please click on the link for more information. The Information for candidates guidance on the link below is designed to help you avoid common pitfalls that could jeopardise your results and to ensure you maintain the highest standards of academic integrity throughout your studies.
Exam Timetables 2026/27
Below, you will find assessment plans or timetables which have been written with students in mind. The plans provide an overview of the topics to be covered in lessons and when the assessments will take place. Students should already have received this from their teachers but here they are - all in one place.
Click on your year group and select a subject to see assessment dates and revision information. Feel free to download these timetables and save them to use devices. If there are any changes, your child will be informed by their subject teacher.
Years 7-9
CAT4 and National Reading and Numeracy Personalised Assessments (NRNTs)
Please see timetables for upcoming assessments or exams:
| Date | Year | Time | Test |
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15/09/2026 |
Year 7 |
TBC |
CAT4 Tests |
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16/09/2026 |
Year 7 |
TBC |
CAT4 Tests |
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06/11/2026 |
Year 7/8/9 |
TBC |
NRNTs (Autumn) |
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09/11/2026 |
Year 7/8/9 |
TBC |
NRNTs (Autumn) |
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10/11/2026 |
Year 7/8/9 |
TBC |
NRNTs (Autumn) |
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21/06/2026 |
Year 7/8/9 |
TBC |
NRNTs (Summer) |
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22/06/2026 |
Year 7/8/9 |
TBC |
NRNTs (Summer) |
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23/06/2026 |
Year 7/8/9 |
TBC |
NRNTs (Summer) |
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Chromebook Login |
School email address and password |
| HWB Login |
E-mailed to the pupil's school Outlook account. Pupils will need to KNOW their HWB login details so they can access test on Chromebooks successfully on exam day. If they have any questions about this then they need to contact TechSupport on techsupport@sjhs.newport.sch.uk as soon as possible. |
* NOTE: For the Numeracy Reasoning test, students will need to bring:
- a calculator
- a pair of headphones with an auxiliary adaptor (air pods are not permissible).
The purpose of the assessments is to help support progression in reading and numeracy skills.
After learners have completed these assessments, schools have access to feedback on learners’ skills, progress, age-standardised scores, and a range of reports to help plan teaching and learning. At St Joseph’s, we also use this information to help us plan intervention strategies so that we support all of our learners in the most appropriate way.
Learners in Years 8 and 9 will sit these tests in November and again in June. Year 7 learners have already taken their first tests, and will also participate in the June 2026 tests. This is to enable us to track and monitor progress, and to plan strategies for the following year.
Personalised assessments are adaptive, meaning that questions are selected based on the responses to previous questions. This provides a tailored assessment experience for each learner and will help all learners develop their skills through understanding what they can do, the things they may need to work on, and what their next steps might be.
Further guidance from the Welsh Government for parents and carers can be found using the links below:
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Whilst there isn’t anything specific learners can study in preparation for these tests, they may wish to familiarise themselves with the types of questions they could be asked. You can get past papers from your subject teacher.
Year 10
Please see timetables for upcoming assessments or exams:
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13-14 Oct |
English Lang/Lit Oracy GCSEs |
| w/c 30 Nov | English Group Discussion |
WJEC Key Dates and Timetables
Generic timetables showing all exams available from the WJEC website throughout the academic year. Personalised timetables will be given to pupils before exams. These timetables need to be thoroughly checked, including all personal data and entries – for any problems, pupils should see their subject teacher or Mrs Bishop (Admin).
year 11
Please see timetables for upcoming assessments or exams:
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3 Nov |
Maths GCSE - UNIT 1 |
| 5 Nov | English Lang/Lit GCSE - UNIT4b |
| 11 Nov | Maths GCSE UNIT 3 |
| 8 Jan 27 | Additional Maths GCSE - UNIT 1 (selected pupils only) |
WJEC Key Dates and Timetables
Generic timetables showing all exams available from the WJEC website throughout the academic year. Personalised timetables will be given to pupils before exams. These timetables need to be thoroughly checked, including all personal data and entries – for any problems, pupils should see their subject teacher or Mrs Bishop (Admin).
AS and A2 Results
Thursday 12th August 2027
GCSE Results
Thursday 19th August 2027
REVISION BOOK
The GCSE or A/AS Level Revision Books include exam dates, revision information, relevant links and specifications for every subject.
Please download the relevant book designed especially for our students and parents to give you the information and skills needed to revise successfully and do as well as possible in your summer exams. How can this booklet help? Using this booklet will:
- Give you some ideas on how best to revise
- Help you plan and make the most of your time
- Boost your confidence
The main exam boards used at St Joseph's RC High School are WJEC, AQA, EDEXCEL and OCR. For further information please see these links to specific examination boards.
Exam Boards and Past Examination Papers
Collection of Exam Certificates
Exam board certificates are usually received by the school between September – November. Once we have received all the certificates, a social media announcement will be made about arrangements for collection of certificates in the autumn term. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please don't hesitate to contact our Examination Officer, Mrs Bishop on 01633 653114 or email jbishop@sjhs.newport.sch.uk