Exam Service

The College has a dedicated Exams Office, with staff who ensure examinations are efficiently organised and exam results are promptly delivered to students. They are also on hand to help students with any queries they may have about exams and to organise copies of exam scripts and re-takes if necessary.

Post Results Service - For Exams sat in Summer 2024

From Results Day (15 August), you may wish to apply for review of marking or order your script from the Awarding Organisation. It is advisable to speak with a Senior Member of staff to help you make a decision as to whether you would benefit from a review of marking.

There are two ways to apply and pay for this service.

• Follow the link below, complete the form and then follow the payment link (you do not need a parent pay login).
• Visit the Exams Office and complete the PRS form and pay via credit/debit card (use the ParentPay link below). Please be aware of the deadlines when placing your order.

Review of marking (PDF) – Review of Marking (Word)
Access to Scripts (PDF) – Access to Scripts (Word)
Clerical check (PDF) – Clerical check (Word)
Payment link – to pay for Post Result Services

If you need any advice or have a query regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to contact the exams office on 0121 704 2581 and speak to a member of the exam team.

The deadlines and costs are detailed below:

• Priority Review of Marking – 1:00pm 22 August – £65
• Priority Access to Scripts – 1:00pm 29 August – £5
• Clerical Check- 1:00pm 26 September – £11
• Non-Priority Review of Marking – 1:00pm 26 September – £55
• Original copy of Script – 1:00pm 26 September – £5

External Candidate Re-sit Exam Entry Criteria for 2025

External candidates who wish to re-sit in summer 2025 will need to seek approval of a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). They are only permitted to re-sit a subject which they sat in Summer 2024, and they have previously studied at this College. They must also qualify under the following circumstances:

• Exemplary student record
• Over 90% attendance whilst on previous course
• Missed a university place.
• Are Not allowed to re-sit coursework units.

Once they have spoken with a member of SLT, they can apply to the Exams Office for an External Candidate re-sit form. They must email exams@solihullsfc.ac.uk on or after 31 October 2024 to obtain a re-sit form and payment link.  The resit application must be with the exams office on or before the 31 January 2025.

Examination Boards Exam Timetables

See links below:
AQA Exam Timetable May/June 2025
OCR Exam Timetable May/June 2025
Pearson Exam Timetable May/June 2025
WJEC/Eduqas Exam Timetable May/June 2025
Level 3 Criminology WJEC/Eduqas Exam Timetable May/June 2025
Pearson GCSE Exam Timetable for May/June 2025

Exams Documents

The JCQ documents shown below should be read before candidates take external exams at this centre. It is also recommended that the College’s own exam arrangement document be read so that candidates are fully prepared.

Information for candidates for written examinations
Information to candidates for non-examination assessments
Information for candidates On-screen tests
Information to candidates – Coursework assessments
Information to candidates – Using Social Media
Information to candidates – Preparing to Sit Your Exams
College Exam Policy
College BTEC Policy

Obtaining Certificates

If you’ve completed your studies and require your certificates, visit the ParentPay website and pay £3.75 via card payment and the exams office will post your certificates by first class recorded delivery.

To collect your certificates, you must make an appointment with the Exam’s office. Any queries regarding obtaining your certificates, you can either telephone 0121 704 2581 Ext 5 or email the Exams Office.

Please note that we only hold certificates for up to 5 years from the year you completed your studies.

Lost Certificates

In the unfortunate event that exam certificates are lost, students will need to apply directly to the Awarding Bodies for replacement statement of results at a cost of approximately £40. Listed below are the direct links to Awarding Body Websites.

AQA Past Results
Edexcel Replacement Results
OCR Lost  Certificates
WJEC Replacement Certificates