Exams

Aylesbury UTC / Parents – Bucks UTC / Exams

This page has information about upcoming exams and important rules for exam candidates to abide by. Information is provided by JCQ, which is a single body comprising of eight qualification providers in the UK. You can contact the Exams Officer by email: exams@aylesburyutc.co.uk

Summer 2025 Exams

Find all information about the Summer 2025 exams for Year 11 and Sixth Form students. GCSE exams will begin on Thursday 8th May, at 9:00 am, although some BTEC exams may take place before this. Please contact the Exams Officer on exams@aylesburyutc.co.uk if you have any queries about exams, access arrangements or any other concerns.

Exams timetable for Sixth Form is coming soon. Students are aware of the exams that they need to sit.

Year 11 Summer 2025 Timetable

Study Leave and other information

+ - GCSE Exams - Key Info

A separate information sheet with details about exam regulations from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) is included for your reference. Please ensure you read and understand these regulations.

Students are expected to adhere to strict exam conditions. Any misconduct could lead to disqualifications

Exam times are as follows:

Morning Exam: Starts at 9:00 am
Afternoon Exam: Starts at 1:00 pm

Students should arrive at the UTC on time to store belongings and be seated in their designated exam rooms.

A lunch break will be provided at 12:20 pm on exam days.

+ - Study Leave Information

Study leave officially begins Monday 2nd June 2025.
Students will only be required to attend school for scheduled exams and revision sessions after this date.
Students are expected to attend school full-time before half-term and when they are not in their exams they will be in lessons or revision sessions
Individual exam timetables and revision session schedules will be distributed shortly

+ - Revision Resources

A variety of resources are available to support student revision, including:

Revision guides
Class notes
Educational websites
SENECA Learning (digital platform with personalised plans and quizzes)
Microsoft Teams classes

Students may wish to contact their subject to get more information about specific topics they choose to study.

+ - Study and Support

The UTC will remain open during study leave for students who wish to study independently in the school facilities.

Students who choose to revise at home are expected to manage their time effectively and dedicate themselves fully to their studies.

Aylesbury UTC teaching staff are committed to supporting students throughout the exam period. We encourage you to discuss your child’s revision plans with them and offer them any support they may need.