Assessment Timeline 2026-2027
Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9) | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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 |