Exams
Welcome to the Exams Office
Information for Candidates
GCSE examinations can be a very daunting and stressful time for our students. We want to ensure that they feel as supported as possible during this period, so that they can achieve their highest potential and go on to have wonderful successes in the future.
This page contains useful information and tips to support students through their exams.
General Guidance
- Be prompt! Morning examinations start at 9.00am and afternoon examinations start at 1.30pm.
- You MUST arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the examination.
- If you arrive after 9.30am for a morning examination or after 2.00pm for an afternoon examination it is very unlikely that the awarding body will mark your paper.
- Do not bring any items into the examination room with an electronic communication/storage device or digital facility. This includes your mobile phones, MP3 players and smartwatches.
- You must NOT bring any notes or any other items that could provide you with an unfair advantage.
- If you are found in possession of any of the above items you may be disqualified from the examination by the awarding body.
- Your pen must be BLACK for all examinations.
- Only CLEAR pencil cases will be allowed and you should not use gel pens, correction fluid or highlighters on your paper.
- Please ensure that you bring the correct equipment into your examination. We do not always have the equipment available for everybody in the examination room and this could result in you taking the examination without everything you need.
- For examinations where you require a calculator, you should not have a cover or lid on your desk.
- Food is also NOT allowed in the examination room unless a previous arrangement has been made with the Examinations Office.
- Clear bottles of water, with a spill proof cap will be allowed in the examination room. All labels must be removed.
- You should dress in school uniform for the examination.
- Consider wearing something comfortable with a jacket or jumper that can be taken on or off. Hats are not allowed and you will be told to remove them.
- There is absolutely no talking or communication between students once you enter the examination room.
- If you have any questions you should raise your hand once seated and an invigilator will come to you.
- Any other communication will be treated as misconduct and you will be reported to the awarding body. This could lead to disqualification.
- Please remember that the invigilators are there to ensure that your exam runs smoothly and in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ). With this in mind please listen to and follow their advice and instructions at all times.
Exam Certificates
If you will be unable to collect your certificates in person, please provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope to reception prior to the end of the summer term.
Wishing to collect certificates from 2021 or earlier?
Please contact the School on 01709 850741 or by e-mail at exams@thrybergh.com to arrange collection. Certificates will be ready to collect from Reception within 48 hours. Please bring ID with you or send a letter of authorisation with the person who is collecting on your behalf.
Please note: Certificates will not be issued to a 3rd party without your written permission (no text messages).
Replacement Exam Certificates
If you have lost your original certificates, you may apply for a certifying statement of results, which is an official copy of the final exam results held by the awarding exam bodies. It is accepted by universities, colleges and employers as verification of results.
Depending on which examinations you took, you may need to contact each exam board. Below are links to the main exam board websites which will give you the information required to obtain replacement certificates and/or confirmation of results.
