Exam Information 2026-27
GCSE ENGLISH & MATHS EXAMS 2026 – 2027
Important information about timtabled classes
Tuesday 03 – Friday 06 November 2026
Please note that all classes (apart from those for Apprenticeships, Aviation students and degree-level students) will not be taking place during the mornings of:
Tuesday 03 November
Wednesday 04 November
Thursday 05 November
Friday 06 November
GCSE English and Maths re-sit exams will be taking place during these times/dates.
| Date | Exam |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 03 November 2026 (Morning) | GCSE English Language – Component 1 |
| Wednesday 04 November 2026 (Morning | GCSE Maths Paper 1 – Non-Calculator |
| Thursday 05 November 2026 (Morning) | GCSE English Language – Component 2 |
| Friday 06 November 2026 (Morning) | GCSE Maths Paper 2 – Calculator |
Classes will resume in the afternoons on each of these dates and normal class timetables will resume from Monday 09 November.
If you are an Evolve student, you will receive separate updates from your Evolve tutors about the arrangements during the dates stated above.
If you are an Aviation Academy student: please speak directly with your tutor who will let you know the timetable arrangements during these days.
If you are an Equine student, your tutor will be in touch with you about yard duty arrangements during this week.
Please see below planned exam dates for the academic year 2026 – 2027. Please make sure when booking any holidays that they fall outside of the exam window. Non-attendance to an exam may incur the cost of the exam plus any admin fees.
November 2026
| Date | Exam |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 03 November 2026 (Morning) | GCSE English Language – Component 1 |
| Wednesday 04 November 2026 (Morning | GCSE Maths Paper 1 – Non-Calculator |
| Thursday 05 November 2026 (Morning) | GCSE English Language – Component 2 |
| Friday 06 November 2026 (Morning) | GCSE Maths Paper 2 – Calculator |
Summer 2027
| Date | Exam |
|---|---|
| Friday 14 May 2027 (Morning) | GCSE Maths Paper 1 – Non-Calculator |
| Monday 24 May 2027 (Morning) | GCSE English Language – Component 1 |
| Thursday 27 May 2027 (Morning) | GCSE Maths Paper 2 – Calculator |
| Tuesday 08 June 2027 (Morning) | GCSE English Language – Component 2 |
FAQs
What Exam Board do we use for GCSE English & Maths?
We use Eduqas at Craven College.
How many exam components are there for GCSE English?
There are two exam components. Component 1 is worth 40% and the exam is 1 hour 45 minutes. Component 2 is worth 60% and the exam is 2 hours.
How many exams are there for GCSE Maths?
There are two exams. Paper 1 is non-calculator, paper 2 is calculator and both exams are 2 hours 15 minutes.