On this page we signpost all the key information for teachers and exams officers during exam season.

Find exam timetables for your qualifications here:

• A Level, Core Maths, FSMQ
• GCSE and Cambridge Nationals
• Cambridge Advanced Nationals
• Cambridge Technicals
• Level 3 Certificate in sustainability

See also our Key Dates and timetables page

Regulations governing exam arrangements are contained in the JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations (published by the JCQ on behalf of the awarding bodies)

Further information including contingency planning, timetable clashes, invigilation and malpractice is available on our Administration pages.

Check out our blogs for teacher and student support.

Information for exam administration:

• Top tips for receiving and managing your question papers
• Returning scripts – common questions and possible issues

Information to help support students:

• Getting more from past papers
• A student guide to revision resources and activities
• Unhelpful thinking and recognising negative thoughts
• Strategies to help students with revision
• Supporting students with diabetes in the exam room

We have student-specific exam support pages covering revision, managing exam stress and FAQs.

Students can find revision tips and exam support on Instagram and TikTok.

Check out the Ofqual guide for students on coping with exam pressure.

Question papers from summer 2026 exams will be published on Teach Cambridge a few working days after each exam. If you don't have a Teach Cambridge account yet, speak to your exams officer.

If you have students whose exams were affected by illness or other factors, you may be able to apply for special consideration.

Results days are as follows:

• 10 August for Cambridge Technicals
• 14 August for AS and A Levels, Core Maths, Extended Project and FSMQ
• 21 August for GCSEs and Cambridge Nationals

If you have any questions, please email us at support@ocr.org.uk or call 01223 553998. 

For subject-specific guidance, contact the relevant subject advisors