Exams
NOVEMBER GCSE EXAMS
To students who are sitting GCSE exams in November, here is some useful information that may help:
GCSE Exam Dates
English
- Paper 1 – Tuesday 4th November 9am
- Paper 2 – Thursday 6th November 9am
Maths
- Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) –Wednesday 5th November 9am
- Paper 2 (Calculator) – Friday 7th November 9am
- Paper 3 (Calculator)– Monday 10th November 9am
If you are sitting GCSEs during November, will receive letters with important information about your upcoming exams. These letters will include details such as the location of your exam, the subjects you will be taking, and any agreed-upon access arrangements. Please make sure to bring these letters with you on the day of your exam.
You are also advised to read the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Information for Candidates, which can be found here: IFC-Written_Examinations_2025_FINAL.pdf
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What time do I need to be there?
Please arrive at 08:30am, all exams will start at 9am. If you are running late on the day of the exam, please inform reception at 01934 411411.
Where do I need to go?
Your exams letter will include the location of your exam room. Please note that room changes cannot be made on the day of the exam. If you have any questions about Exam Access Arrangements or would like assistance finding your exam room, please contact the Examinations Office before Friday, November 1st.
What do I need to bring?
- Your exam letter, and ID either your student ID Card, Passport, or driving license
- Your own equipment: See-through Pencil Case, Pens, Highlighter, Pencil, Rubber, Ruler, Protractor, Compass and Calculator (if allowed)
- Water in a clear bottle with the label already removed
Do I have to go to my afternoon classes?
All afternoon classes will run as normal, you are expected to attend.
If you're feeling anxious or stressed about your exams, please check out the links below for helpful resources.:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the examinations office by phone at: 01934 411377
Access to scripts (ATS) –DEADLINE FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER 2025
If you would like a free downloaded copy of your marked script please contact the Examinations department directly via email to exams.admin@weston.ac.uk . Please note that we cannot access your scripts unless we have written permission from individual candidates.
If requesting a script after a post-result service amend, a fee will apply depending on the awarding body:
| Requesting a script AFTER post-result service amend | |
| Awarding Body | Fee PER paper/unit |
| Edexcel | £15.00 |
| AQA | FREE |
| OCR | FREE |
| WJEC | NOT AVAILABLE (no amended script available) |
| NCFE | £26.00 |
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Click the three rows in the top right corner
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Click ‘eILP’
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Log in with your WS email and password
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Click on ‘My ILP’ button
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Ensure that the ‘academic year’ dropdown at the top of the page is selected for 2024/2025
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Click on ‘Exams’ tab on the left hand side of the page
NOTE: The ‘Exams’ tab on the left hand side of the page will be available:
- 09:00 Thursday 14th August until 12 noon Friday 15th August (Level 3 results)
- 09:00 Thursday 21st August onwards (Level 1, 2, 3 results)