Examinations
Exams Information
At Sir Bobby Robson School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils are supported to achieve their best outcomes in examinations. We recognise that each pupil’s pathway is individual and our approach to exams reflects this through careful planning, appropriate access arrangements and strong pastoral support.
Key Contacts
If you have any questions about exams, please contact:
Examinations Officer – Ian Bristo
sbrs-exams@sbrschool.co.uk
Access Arrangements
We ensure that all pupils who are entitled to exam access arrangements receive the support they need. This includes:
- Extra time
- Reader or scribe support
- Rest breaks
- Prompts
- Modified papers
Access arrangements are awarded based on evidence and reflect a pupil’s normal way of working in school, in line with regulations from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Exams Policies and Information
The following documents provide important information about how exams are managed at our school:
- Examinations policy
- Non-examination assessment (NEA) policy
- Internal appeals procedure
- Access arrangements
- Complaints procedure (exams)
You can also find links to key guidance for pupils from JCQ on this page, including:
- Information for candidates
- Social media guidance
- Warning to candidates (malpractice)
Key Exam Dates for SBRS Students for the 2026 examination period:


Results and Post-Results
Results will be shared with pupils and families on official results days. If you have any questions about results, or wish to request a review of marking, please contact the school as soon as possible after results are issued. Full details of post-results services are outlined in our policies.
Attachments
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Exams Policy 2025-26
A01-SBR-EXAMS-POLICY-2025-26-1.docx
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Word Processor Policy (Exams) 2025-26
013-SBR-Word-Processor-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Non-Examination Assessment Policy (NEA) Exams 2025-26
011-SBR-Non-examination-Assessment-including-controlled-assessment-and-coursework-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Access Arrangements Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A02-SBR-Access-Arrangements-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Candidate absence Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A01b-SBR-Candidate-absence-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Candidate Late Arrival Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A01c-SBR-Candidate-Late-Arrival-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Certificate Issue Procedure and Retention Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A03-SBR-Certificate-Issue-Procedure-and-Retention-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Complaints Policy (Exams) 2025-26
004-SBR-Complaints-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Contingency Plan (Exams) 2025-26
006-SBR-Contingency-Plan-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Food and Drink Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A01d-SBR-Food-and-Drink-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
JCQ Warning to Candidates
JCQ-ICE-Warning-to-candidates-2025-1.pdf
JCQ Key Dates Examination Series June 2026
Key_Dates_June2026_FINAL.pdf
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Leaving the Examination Room Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A01e-SBR-Leaving-the-Examination-Room-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx
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Managing Behaviour Policy (Exams) 2025-26
A01f-SBR-Managing-Behaviour-Policy-Exams-2025-26.docx