Assessment Timeline 2026-2027

Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9)

Autumn Progress Reporting:

18th December 2026

Spring Progress Reporting:

26th March 2027

End of Year Assessment:

7th June - 18th June 2027

End of Year Progress Reporting:

16th July 2027

Throughout the academic year, students will complete regular assessments within their subjects. These are managed by individual departments and may take place at different points during the year. The dates above show the key whole-school reporting points and the formal End-of-Year Assessment period.

Year 9 Guided Choices

Guided choices Assessment Week:

23rd - 27th November

Year 9 students will complete a dedicated assessment week as part of the Guided Choices process. The results from these assessments will provide an accurate picture of students’ current attainment and help support informed decisions about their GCSE options. The outcomes will be shared as part of the Autumn Progress Report. It is therefore important that Year 9 students prepare thoroughly and take these assessments seriously.

Key Stage 4 (Year 10)

Autumn Assessment Window:

19th November - 6th December 2026

Autumn Progress Reporting:

27th November 2026

Spring Assessment Window:

25th January - 5th February 2027

Spring Progress Reporting:

5th March 2027

Summer End of Year Mocks:

21st June - 3rd July 2027

Summer Progress Reporting

16th July 2027

Key Stage 4 (Year 11)

Autumn Assessment Window:

9th November - 20th November 2026

Autumn Progress Reporting:

11th December 2026

Teacher Judgement Grade Reporting:

25th January 2027

Spring Assessment Window:

8th February - 5th March 2027

Spring Progress Reporting:

26th March 2027

GCSE Exam Window Opening with Art:

26th April - 7th May 2027

GCSE Exam Window All Subjects

May 2027 - Mid June 2027

National Contingency Day

Wednesday 23rd June 2027

Key Stage 5 (Year 12)

Autumn Assessment Window:

2nd November - 6th November 2026

Autumn Progress Reporting:

26th November 2026

Spring Assessment Window:

25th January - 5th February 2027

Spring Progress Reporting:

5th March 2027

Summer Assessment Y13 Entrance Exams

21st June - 2nd July 2027

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