Examination Information

At Rivington & Blackrod High School, we support students to approach their examinations with confidence. We provide preparation, guidance and suitable examination environments to help every student perform at their best.

Students in Years 11, 12 and 13 take part in a structured programme of mock examinations. Students across other year groups also have opportunities to complete assessments in a formal setting, helping them become familiar with examination routines and expectations.

This page provides information for students and parents/carers and is updated throughout the year.

If you have any questions about examinations, please contact our Exams Team at exams@rbhs.co.uk.

JCQ Information for Candidates

Students should read the JCQ guidance relevant to their examinations and assessments.

Exam Results

Our Summer 2027 results guidance document, containing information about results collection, post-results services and appeals, will be available here from February 2027.

Summer 2027 Results Days

Results can be collected from the school sports hall at the following times:

KS5 – Years 12 and 13 | Thursday, 12 August 2027, 8am-11am

A Level, Level 3 BTEC, Cambridge Technical and Level 3 Criminology)

KS4 – Year 11 | Thursday 19 August 2027, 9am–12pm

GCSE, Level 2 BTEC, Cambridge National and NCFE

When collecting your results, you will be asked to sign to confirm receipt and indicate whether you consent to the school accessing your marked scripts. Scripts may be requested to support a review of marking or for teaching and learning purposes. Further details will be included in the results guidance document.

If you are unable to collect your results, they will be sent to your school email address at the end of results day.

If someone will be collecting your results on your behalf, please complete and return the Candidate Permission Form. The person collecting them must bring appropriate identification.

Certificate Collection

Exam certificates will be available for collection from Wednesday, 25th November 2026. Unfortunately, the certificates cannot be posted and must be collected in person from the main school reception. These can be collected between 8am and 3pm Monday to Friday.

If you would like someone to collect your certificates on your behalf please complete and return the form below. The person who collects will need to bring appropriate ID on the day.

Your exam certificates are important documents. Please collect them as soon as possible after 25 November 2026 and keep them somewhere safe, as you may need them for further education, training or employment.

Under JCQ guidance, the school is only required to retain uncollected certificates for 12 months from the date of issue. After this time, they may be confidentially disposed of.

If your certificates are no longer available, you will need to contact the relevant exam boards about replacement documentation. Charges vary between exam boards, so please collect your certificates promptly.