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Exam Information

Welcome to the dedicated hub for all things exam-related at Thomas Adams School and Sixth Form. Here, you’ll find everything from exam timetables and guidelines to results, reports and performance data.

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Upcoming Exam Dates

Candidate Information

Exam Timetables
View or download the latest schedules for Years 10, 11, 12 & 13 exams and mock assessments. These can be downloaded from here when available. 

Revision Resources for Year 11

Revision Hints and Tips for Students

Grown Ups Guide to Revision

Year 11 Presentation from Targeted Evening – October 2026

Candidate Guidance
Essential information including equipment requirements, conduct expectations and access arrangements. Please refer to the Key Information for Parents/Carers and Candidates and Exam Information for Candidates (JCQ)

Exam Results & Performance 

2026 GCSE Results Highlights

Thomas Adams School GCSE results consistently demonstrate the high standards achieved by students across the school. Supported by dedicated staff, engaged families and a strong culture of ambition, students continue to achieve excellent outcomes and progress to a wide range of post-16 opportunities, including Thomas Adams Sixth Form.

 

The 2026 results reflect the hard work, resilience and determination shown by students throughout their studies. Many students achieved or exceeded their target grades, continuing the school’s strong academic performance and demonstrating the positive impact of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum.

Notable Student Achievements

  • Elodie – 4 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7
  • Bella – 5 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 1 Grade 5
  • Maya – 3 Grade 9s, 7 Grade 8s
  • Sophia – 3 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 and 1 Grade 6
  • Charlotte – 3 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7 and 2 Grade 6
  • Jamie – 2 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8, 3 Grade 7s, 1 Grade 6 and 2 Grade 5s
  • Eva – 2 Grade 9s, 6 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 6
  • Samuel – 1 Grade 9, 7 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7

Headteacher Mark Cooper said:

“We are incredibly proud of this year’s cohort. Their results reflect the commitment, perseverance and positive attitude they have demonstrated over the past two years. Many students have exceeded their targets, and it has been particularly inspiring to see so many young people overcome personal challenges and achieve their very best.”

This year’s results continue the school’s upward trajectory, with significant improvements across many subject areas and several departments reporting some of their strongest outcomes in recent years.

Mr Cooper added:

“Today’s results are a celebration of what can be achieved through resilience and teamwork. I would like to thank our students, staff, parents and carers for their hard work throughout this journey. We are delighted that many of our students will now continue their education at Thomas Adams Sixth Form, joining a thriving community of young people from across North Shropshire and beyond. We look forward to supporting them as they continue to fulfil their potential and achieve further success in the years ahead.”

As students prepare for the next stage of their education, the entire Thomas Adams School community is proud to celebrate their achievements and wishes them every success for the future.

Exam Results & Performance 

2026 A-Level Results Highlights 

Thomas Adams Sixth Form A Level Results 2026 demonstrate the continued success of students in Wem, Shropshire, with excellent outcomes across a range of academic and vocational subjects. With 90% of students securing the grades needed for their next steps and over 85% achieving their first-choice destination.

Our students have demonstrated commitment, resilience and determination throughout their Sixth Form journey. They will now progress to a wide range of university courses, apprenticeships and career opportunities.

Notable Student Achievements

Freddie Nixon achieved A* in Politics, A in Religious Education and A in Graphics. Freddie will study Media Studies at the University of Brighton.

Lucy Arrowsmith achieved A* in Geography, A in Psychology and B in Mathematics. She will study Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University.

Caitlin Jones secured A* in English Literature, A in Film Studies and B in Sociology. She will progress to the University of St Andrews to study English and Film Studies.

Katie Green achieved A grades in History and Sociology alongside a B in Law. She will study Law at the University of Chester.

Becca Myers earned A grades in Geography and Psychology, alongside a B in Chemistry. She is heading to the University of Leeds to study Geography.

James Wright secured A grades in Biology and Chemistry and B grades in Mathematics and Physics. He will study Physics at Lancaster University.

Amy Burgess achieved Distinction* in Food and Nutrition, Distinction in Health and Social Care and an A in Psychology. She has secured a Food Industry Technical Professional Degree Apprenticeship with Harper Adams.

University Destinations

Students from this year’s cohort will study a diverse range of subjects including Biology, Physics, Psychology, Theology and Religion, Film Studies and Business Management.

They have secured places at prestigious institutions including:

St Andrews, Lancaster, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Keele, Bangor, Leeds and Warwick.

Apprenticeship Success

Several students have also secured highly competitive apprenticeship opportunities.

Eva Jackson will begin a prestigious apprenticeship with Northern Visions Television Station.

Ted Lawrence is pursuing his ambition of becoming a pilot and will begin professional training within the aviation industry.

A Message From Our Leadership Team

Headteacher Mark Cooper said:

“We couldn’t be happier. These accomplishments truly reflect the dedication and effort shown by both our staff and students during their time at Thomas Adams Sixth Form. I wholeheartedly congratulate our students and wish them every success as they pursue their next steps.”

Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form Liam Allen added:

“I am really proud of our students, whose hard work and determination have resulted in wonderful personal achievements. We wish them all the very best in what will be a bright future and look forward to hearing of their successes. They have been a wonderful cohort.”

Access to Full Results Data:
Explore our performance on national comparison sites and Department for Education performance tables via the DfE link.

Results Days

How to Collect

GCSE 2027 Results Day

Date and time to be announced.

A-Level 2027 Results Day

Date and time to be announced.

Details to be communicated via school channels.

Maths lesson at Thomas Adams Sixth Form

Target Grades

Assessment Systems

Setting Target Grades
Targets are set using SISRA Analytics, combining KS2 data with national benchmarks to establish ambitious yet achievable grade targets. Adjustments are regular and data-driven.  

Flight Paths and Tracking
For KS3 and KS4, students follow flight paths based on KS2 entry-levels, featuring Core Assessments (CAs), mock exams, and regular tracking. Reports reflect whether students are “Above,” “On,” “Near,” or “Below” target.  

KS5 Assessment
A-Level and BTEC students receive continual assessments aligned to flight paths. Reports monitor interim CA performance, guided by national KS4-to-KS5 benchmarks.

Important 

Links & Documents

Resource Description
JCQ Candidate Information  Rules and procedures
DfE Performance Tables  School & Sixth Form exam data 
Exam Results 2026
KS4 and KS5 Results Summer 2026
Exam Results 2025 KS4 and KS5 Results Summer 2025
KS4 Exam Results Summer 2026
KS4 Results 2026

(Click on document name to download and view)

Exam Information

FAQs

How are target grades set?

These are calculated via SISRA based on national data and revisited yearly. 

What if I disagree with a grade?

You can request a review of marking from the exam board.  We generally recommend giving permission to the exams officer for your papers to be downloaded and looked at by a member of subject staff first.

Can I re-sit exams in the autumn?

Yes, autumn retakes are available for GCSE Maths and English only.

When will I receive my certificates?

Certificates arrive in school at the beginning of November and are usually ready for collection by the end of November. Certificates will be either be presented at a Celebration Evening, or should be collected from the exams office, either by the student, or by a person nominated by the student in writing. Certificates will not be routinely posted out. 

Need Help?

Get in Touch!

Contact our Exams Officer, Rebecca Kinnon, for support at rebeccakinnon@tas.318education.co.uk or by calling 01939 237000. Advisors are available during Results Days for guidance on next steps and options.