Exam Information

The Exams Department is responsible for ensuring that all external examinations are appropriately administered. We also create the timetables for internal exams in Years 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.

During examinations, the department is responsible for ensuring that the legal requirements for administering exams are met and for maintaining the integrity of the system.

Please refer to the relevant documentation in this section for detailed information on procedures and important dates.

Ofqual Explanation of GCSE & A-Level Results

Exams Equalities Policy

Exams 2024/25

Post Exam Information

A-Level Results: Thursday 14^th August

Students can collect their results from the Sixth Form Atrium at 9am. However, students may come in at 8am if they have already accessed their UCAS account and are worried about university placements, staff will be there to help you. Students can also access their results via email by 10am.

GCSE Results: Thursday 21^st August

Students can collect their results from the Sixth Form Atrium at 9am. Staff will be will be there to support students who have any concerns regarding their Sixth Form places. Students can also access their results via email by 10am.

Year 12 Results:

L3 Core Maths & Vocational - Thursday 14^thAugust

GCSE and L2 Vocational - Thursday 21^st August

Students will receive their results via email by 11am.

Exam Office Opening Hours

The exam office will be open at the following times should you have any queries about your results:

14^th August: 9am - 2pm

15^th August: 9am - 1pm (via email only examsoffice@edgbarrowschool.co.uk)

21^st August: 9am - 2pm

22^nd August: 9am – 1pm (via email only examsoffice@edgbarrowschool.co.uk)

Exam Certificates:

Certificates will be available for collection w/c 1st December from school reception between 9.30-11am, and 2-4pm.

Exams 2025/26

Pearson Exam Dates Nov 2025

AQA Exam Dates Nov 2025

Timetable Jan 2026

Guidance for students and parents/carers

Ofqual Student Guide

Preparing for Exams - OCR Guide

Student & Parent Support - AQA

Instructions for candidates - video from the Exams Office

Student Checklist - Ofqual

Details of the National Exam schedules can be accessed directly from these exam websites:

Important Exam Information for Candidates from JCQ (The Joint Council for Qualifications)

Please select links below for important exam information:

AI - Use in Assessments
AI (artificial intelligence) misuse constitutes malpractice as defined in the JCQ Suspected Malpractice: Policies and Procedures (https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice/)

Further guidance from OCR can be found on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts.