Submitted on Tuesday 24th March 2026
Rejected on Wednesday 6th May 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Space GCSE examinations more evenly to avoid multiple exams in one day
I would like the Government to ensure that GCSE examination timetables are arranged so that students are not required to sit multiple exams on the same day, and that there is sufficient time between exams.
Sitting two or more exams in one day places significant mental and physical strain on students. It can increase stress and anxiety levels, reduce concentration, and lead to fatigue, all of which can negatively impact performance.
For some students, this pressure may also worsen existing health conditions such as migraines or other medical issues that affect focus, memory, and overall wellbeing. Managing large amounts of information for multiple exams in a single day can be overwhelming and may prevent students from performing to the best of their ability.
Spacing exams more evenly would support students’ mental and physical health, improve concentration and performance, and create a fairer examination system for all.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Government has no responsibility for setting dates for GCSE or most other exams, nor does Parliament. It's in the hands of the Joint Council for Qualifications which is independent of government at any level and is a membership body for the main exam boards, academic publishers and awarding institutions:
www.jcq.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/
216.73.216.30 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:20:08 +0100
