Examination Information
It is the responsibility of The Hamble School to ensure all candidates are given the best possible opportunity to be successful in their examinations.
This site will provide all students with the necessary information they need before and during their timetabled examinations.
GCSE & BTEC Results Day – August 2024
GCSE & BTEC Results day for Year 11 students will be on Thursday 22nd August 2024. The school will be open from 10am for the collection of results using the following timetable:
Progress Zone (time by surname) 10:00 -10:15 – A, B, C, D & E 10:15 -10:30am – F, G H, I, J, K & L 10.30 -11.15am – Final collection for all of the above |
Y11 Canopy area (time by surname) 10.00 – 10.15am – M, N, O, P, Q, R 10:15 -10:30am – S, T, U, V, W, X, Y & Z 10:30 – 11.15am – Final collection for all of the above |
All parents and carers have been sent the following information and guidance for Results Day:
Parent & Guardian Letter – Download (PDF)
Parent & Student guidelines to Results – Download (PDF)
Students – if you are unable to collect your results in person, please complete this form and return it to school by Thursday 18th July.
Results Day Colelction Form – Download (PDF)
Year 10 – End of Year Examinations – June/July 2024
Year 10 Exam timetable – Download (PDF)
Maximising your Access Arrangements / Exam Concession
To support our students with an understanding of their awarded Access Arrangement / Exam Concession, a Powerpoint presentation has been created to provide the students with the information they will need.
We hope that the information is helpful and supports your child in maximizing their exam concession and feeling more prepared for their examinations.
Examination Documents
A few things to remember:
- Read all the “Information for Candidate” files above.
- Remember your candidate number and centre number.
- You must be in full School Uniform at all times, unless otherwise directed by SLT.
- A BLACK pen – Electronic scanners that mark the papers cannot read any other colour ink.
- Do not bring mobile phones into the exam room. If you do need to bring a phone in – please switch it off and hand it to the invigilators.
- Wrist watches, Smart Watches and bracelets should be removed and placed on your exam desk.
- Listen to all verbal instructions given by SLT or the invigilators.
- DO NOT touch the exam papers until told to do so.
- Read the front of the exam paper carefully.
- Complete the front of the exam paper with your candidate information – only when told to do so.
- All exam stationary (pens, pencils, erasers, compass, protractors etc.) to be placed in a clear pencil case.
- Do not bring in to the examination room any equipment that you do not need.
- Calculators must be lid free.
- Drinks bottles should be of clear plastic and label free.
- Keep Calm, if your mind goes blank re-read the paper slowly.
- Check through your work at the end of the exam, do not waste time.
- Please do not write on or deface the exam desks or exam cards.
- If you have borrowed any equipment, please ensure you return it to the invigilators at the end of the exam.
- If you have any problems, or feel unwell during the exam, please tell an invigilator.
- Eat a good breakfast.
Examination Policies and Procedures
The following Examination Policies confirm the procedures put in place by the school concerning examinations.
If you have a query on any of the examination policies below, please contact the Exams Officer via the Main School Reception.