Pupils achieved 5 or more good GCSEs (A*-C) or equivalent
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Examinations
Pupils in Cwmtawe sit both internal and external examinations throughout their time in school. It is essential that they are well prepared and get into good habits at an early stage.
Further guidance on examination preparation is available on the study skills page
As we approach the examinations season, we give all pupils a copy of our timetables to take home. It is essential that all pupils taking external examinations are familiar with the rules and regulations.
Taking examinations for the first time can be a stressful time. Pupils are encouraged to talk to their teachers about their worries. You may also find the guide ‘Beat Exam Stress’ from Childline useful.
We request that parents do not book any term time holidays in Year 10 or Year 11 as external examination components cannot be rescheduled.
The following tables shows the examination schedule for the 2025-26 academic year.
| Date | Examination | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 20th - 23rd April 2026 | Internal assessment window (Timetable TBC) | 7 & 8 |
| Date | Examination | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd - 27th June 2025 | Internal Examinations (Timetable TBC) | 9 |
| Date | Examination | Year |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | Internal: GCSE English Literature Unit 1 Mock Examination | 10 |
| January 2026 | External: GCSE English Unit 1 | 10 |
| 2nd - 6th February 2026 | Internal Examinations (Timetable TBC) | 10 |
| 5th May - 26th June 2026 | External Examinations (See WJEC Timetables) | 10 |
| Date | Examination | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd & 6th October 2025 | Internal: Maths Mock Examination | 11 |
| 10th November 2025 | External: GCSE Maths Unit 1 | 11 |
| 12th November 2025 | External: GCSE Maths Unit 2 | 11 |
| 9th - 17th December 2025 | Internal Examinations: Most subjects (Timetable TBC) | 11 |
| 12th - 16th January 2026 | Non-Examination Assessments: Science | 11 |
| 19th - 23th January 2026 | English Language Oral Assessments | 11 |
| March 2026 | Drama Practical | 11 |
| 5th May - 26th June 2026 | External Examinations (See WJEC Timetables) | 11 |
Oral examination dates will require invigilation, these dates are still to be confirmed.
| Date | Examination | Year |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Welsh Second Language Oral Examinations - Unit 1 | 11 |
| March 2026 | Welsh Second Language Oral Examinations - Unit 2 | 11 |
| April 2026 | French & German Oral Examinations | 11 |
Academic Success
80%
60%
Pupils achieved 5 or more good GCSEs (A*-C) including the core subjects of English and Mathematics
13%
Pupils achieved 5 or more GCSEs at (A*/A)