Exams Information
On 3 October 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) decided that it is not necessary for students taking exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027 to memorise the formulae for GCSE mathematics and most equations for GCSE physics and combined science.
Ofqual will change its rules to require exam boards to provide students with support materials in the form of formulae and equations sheets for GCSE mathematics, physics, and combined science exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027. The support materials will set out the formulae and equations that students must memorise in a normal year, as set out in DfE’s subject content and as included on the sheets provided for 2022, 2023 and 2024. Ofqual’s updated conditions will require exam boards to:
· publish the formulae and equations sheets for the exams in 2026 and 2027 by 1 September 2025 and 1 September 2026 respectively so that students may become familiar with them before the exams
· provide clean copies with their 2025, 2026 and 2027 exam papers
The decision relates to GCSE mathematics, physics and combined science exams being taken in summer 2025, 2026 and 2027. The longer-term expectations will be confirmed after DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Our Awarding Bodies
Below are links to the exam boards for our school:
AQA www.aqa.org.uk
Pearson Edexcel www.edexcel.org.uk
Cambridge OCR www.ocr.org.uk
WJEC Eduqas www.eduqas.co.uk
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Exam Board Entry Codes for Summer 2026
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JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) Information for Candidates
Information for candidates - Coursework - 2025-26
Information for candidates – Non-examination assessments - 2025-26
Information for candidates – On-screen tests - 2025-26
Information for candidates – Written examinations - 2025-26
Information for candidates – Social media
Please click here for further JCQ information.
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GCSE Languages
We enter students for language GCSEs once they are in Year 10. You can choose to be entered for any of the following languages:
Arabic, Bengali, Biblical Hebrew, Chinese (Spoken Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Italian, Japanese, Modern Hebrew, Panjabi, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu
If you are interested in being entered for a language, please speak to Mr Watson or Miss Aslam.
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DfE – School Performance Tables
Please click here to compare the performance of Walthamstow School for Girls against schools both locally and nationally.
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Obtaining Lost or Replacement Examination Certificate
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We will keep you updated of any changes, but should you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Warm regards,
