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Paper-based mocks guidance

Our paper-based Mocks Service provides UK schools and colleges with exam-style assessments that help students practise under realistic conditions, build confidence and prepare effectively for their qualification exams.

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Administering paper-based mocks

Paper-based mocks are delivered to schools and colleges within 3 weeks of uploading candidate details via the 'Booking App'.

Once you have completed the mocks, follow this guidance to prepare, deliver and return paper-based mock exams in line with Pearson processes.
Paper and pen

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Completion of attendance registers

Please complete the attendance register and enclose it with the relevant scripts as you would for a live exam. This will help us to ensure that every student who took an exam receives their mock results on ResultsPlus.
Candidate information on exam front covers

Please check the front covers of the paper scripts before you return them to Pearson to ensure the candidate information provided is correct. Please make sure the candidate's name on the exam front cover matches the candidate entry.
Attachments

Please ensure any attachments have the correct candidate and centre number on and are attached to the main paper script. This reduces the risk of the attachment(s) being lost or mixed-up during processing. Wherever possible, the attachments should be A4 in size.
Packaging and returning your papers

Where possible, please return all your student scripts for a qualification and paper at the same time. This should be as soon as you can after they’ve sat their mock exams. Please return your scripts by your chosen courier. We recommend 25 scripts per bag and that you use a tracked courier service.

Please use your own labels and the returns address, which is:

FAO: Pearson Mocks Service
Fretwell Road
Hellaby Industrial Estate
Hellaby
South Yorkshire
S66 8HN

If you need any further help, please contact our qualifications Customer Service team on our 'Contact us’ form. Please refer to the Mock Service in your communication.

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Charges for the service

We will charge you for the provision of services in accordance with the charges published on our website and displayed to you on the order page. The cost of delivering the scripts to centres is included, however it is the centre’s responsibility to pay for return of scripts. 

See 'Charges for services' on our T&Cs page
Key timelines

Before, during and after exam.

Before

  • Place your order
  • Receive and check materials
  • Schedule assessments
  • Brief invigilators

During

  • Follow standard exam conditions
  • Distribute papers securely
  • Ensure correct candidate identification

After

  • Collect all scripts
  • Package and return as instructed
  • Meet return deadlines
Stage Timing
Order Before assessment window 
(candidate details upload - should be done at least 3 weeks before their planned mock date)
Delivery Before exam date
Return scripts Immediately after exam

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