External Examinations and Assessments
Newmarket Academy is committed to ensuring that candidates are fully briefed on the exam and assessment process and are made aware of the required JCQ/awarding body instructions for candidates.
On this page you will find information and guidance relating to examinations at Newmarket Academy.
Please contact our Examinations Officer, Lucy Jones, if you have any questions or require further information: examsofficer@newmarketacademy.co.uk
Summer 2025 External Written Examinations
This year, external written examinations run from Thursday 8th May 2025 until Thursday 16th June 2025.
The Joint Council of Qualifications (JCQ) has reserved Contingency Days in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the UK. These are Wednesday 11th June (afternoon only) and Wednesday 25th June (all day). Candidates should therefore remain available for examinations until the 25th June 2025.
Morning examinations start at 9.30am and afternoon examinations start at 1.30pm unless otherwise advised.
Results day is Thursday 21st August 2025.
JCQ Documents
Instructions for Candidates for Written Examinations (The Exams Office)
JCQ Exam Room Posters
Our Subjects
Further information about our subjects can be found below:
