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.
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
GCSE Results Highlights
2025: Many subjects have seen some impressive gains across all subjects which is excellent, contributing to the school’s continued academic success.
Among the standout individual performances: Isla: 1 Grade 9, 5 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s, James: 6 Grade 9s, 2 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s, Harry: 3 Grade 9s, 1 Distinction*, 2 Grade 8s, 1 Grade 7, 1 Grade 6, Rose: 2 Grade 9s, 1 Distinction*, 4 Grade 7s, 2 Grade 6s, Isabel: 2 Grade 9s, 6 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s
2024: Top performers include Oliver Camber (6×9, 4×8), Venus Mok (6×9, 2×8, 1 L2D), Gertie Bielstein (7×9, 3×9)
2023: Mark Cooper praised staff and students on “a pleasing set of results,” with many achieving well above national expectations
2022: 211 Grade 9/8s; top10 performers achieved 67 Grade 8/9
Historical Performance:
2018 KS4: Progress 8 = ~0.00, Attainment 8 = 4.58; 64% standard pass in English & Maths (37% strong pass); 34% achieved EBacc
2018 KS5: ALevel average 30.8 points; 19% A*/A; 39% A*/B
Exam Results & Performance
A-Level Results Highlights
2025 – 95% of our students securing the required grades for them to successfully access their next steps, with over 85% achieving their first-choice destination. Students have shown themselves to be committed, motivated and tenacious throughout the last few years of challenges in education.
Notable results from this year’s A Level students including:
Amy Brough achieved an outstanding 5 A*s in French, Maths, Further Maths, Biology and Chemistry and will be heading to the University of Warwick to study Integrated Natural Sciences.
Melissa Mason earned 3 A*s in History, English Literature and Law, showcasing her academic excellence.
Cerys Greaves achieved 2 A*s in Business and Maths and 2 A grades in Further Maths and Physics and will be studying Engineering at the University of Warwick.
Chloe Lewis secured 2 A*s in Biology and Chemistry and an A in Maths and is set to study Biochemistry at University College London (UCL).
Elliot Long achieved A* in Maths, A’s in Physics and Further Maths and A in Computer Science and will be studying Astrophysics at the University of Warwick.
Molly Day earned 3 A’s in History, English Combined and Psychology, she is heading to the University of Glasgow to study Psychology.
Rosie Allen achieved A* in History alongside 2 B’s in English Language and Literature. Rosie is heading to the University of Sheffield to study Law.
Luke Morris secured A* in Graphics, A in Film Studies and a C in Computer Science; progressing to Bournemouth University to study Animation and Visual Effects.
Imogen Berry achieved 3 A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Law; heading to King’s College to study Law.
Students will go on to study a diverse range of subjects including Biology, Radiography, Theology and Religion, Architecture, Film, and Business Management at prestigious institutions such as Durham, St Andrews, UCL, York, Manchester, Bristol, Keele, Bangor, Leeds and Warwick.
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 2026 Results Day
Date: Thursday 20th August from 9am.
A-Level 2026 Results Day
Date: Thursday 13th August from 8.30am.
Details: Process will be communicated via school channels.
Target Grades
Assessment Systems
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 |
| A-Level Post Results Request Form | For review of marking |
| GCSE Post Results Request Form | For review of marking |
| DfE Performance Tables | School & Sixth Form exam data |
| Exam Results 2025 | KS4 and KS5 Results 2025 |
| KS4 Exam Results Summer 2025 |
KS4 Results 2025 |
(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.
Contact
The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
Tel: +44 1939 237000