Examination timetables and related information

Information below shows dates for key stage tests, a table showing ages at which tests are held, and advice on how to obtain a copy of an examination certificate.  We are occasionally asked to provide proof that an individual received an education in Sunderland and advice on this is also included.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) publish key stage performance tables  

Timetable

The Parent Centre  gives more detailed information about all the key stages.

SATs (Standard Attainment Tests) are taken by pupils in Years 2, 6 and 9.

Key Stage 1 tests

Year 2 pupils take Key Stage 1 tests. These are held during May every year.  The exact dates are at the school's discretion.

Key Stage 2 tests

Year 6 pupils take Key Stage 2 tests. Current dates are shown below: -.

2007 - 14th - 18th May
2008 - 12th - 16th May
2009 - 11th - 15th May

Year 7 Progress Tests

2007 - 14th - 18th May  

Key Stage 3 tests

Year 9 pupils take Key Stage 3 tests.  Current dates are shown below: -

2007 - 8th - 11th May
2008 - 6th - 9th May
2008 - ICT - 28th April - 23rd May
2009 - 5th - 8th May
2009 - ICT - 27th April - 22nd May

GCSE

Confirmation of exam results days
  www.ofqual.gov.uk/1146.aspx

A Level - Thu 20th August 2009 - 3rd Thursday in August
GCSE    - Thu 27th August 2009 - 4th Thursday in August
Each is a week later than might have been expected (usually 2nd and 3rd Thursday in August).

A timetable for GCE, GCSE and GNVQ/VCE exams can be obtained from AQA  or Edexcel .

School Stages
A Stages of Education ( 5kb) table showing the age at which children normally take national tasks and tests, together with relevant key stages.

Requests for replacement of examination certificates

We receive regular requests for replacement of lost or mislaid certificates. These may be required by another educational establishment, a public/professional organisation, service authority, prospective employer or by the individual themselves.  

The first approach should be made to the school where the examinations were taken. It may be that the original certificate will still be held at the school. If, however, the exam was taken a long time ago and the school no longer holds records, or the school is no longer in existence, the next approach should be directed to the relevant examining board.  A full list can be obtained from the  www.qca.org.uk/qca_4521.aspx.

The applicant's school should be able to provide the name of the examination board under which the examination was taken, even if records are no longer held there. 

The General Certificate of Education (GCE) was introduced in 1951. The GCE Ordinary level examination was held in each subsequent year up to and including 1987 and was replaced by the GCSE examinations in 1988. 

QCA holds information about past examination certificates and details the current arrangements of examination boards where amalgamations have occurred over time. Queries should be addressed to the appropriate board and their contact details are listed.

Edexcel  provide a form to request a Replacement Certificate (for GCE issued from Summer 1988 or GCSE issued from Summer 1994), or Letter of Success (for older GCE or GCSE awards and CSE). You can also use the form to request a Statement of Performance which will be sent direct to an employer, college or institution. 

Proof of Education

Occasionally we receive requests for proof that an individual attended a school within Sunderland.   If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a replacement certificate try contacting Tyne and Wear Archives.  They maintain a list of information on former Sunderland schools. 

These include Log Books, Admission Registers, Punishment Books, Managers/Governors Minutes, Photographs, Discharge Registers and a range of other information.

Tyne & Wear Archives Service
Blandford House
Blandford Square
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Email: twas@gateshead.gov.uk
Tel: 0191 277 2248