Examinations

Years 7-10 Assessments & Exams

Summer Exams &  Information for Candidates

Exam Contingency Day - 24th June 2026 (all day)

Students must remain available on this date in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom.

 

Exam Timetables - Summer 2026


 

Examination Guides - Information for Candidates

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GCSE Assessment Information

Exams Results Day - A Level, BTEC National and Level 3 Diploma results

Collection of Results - We strongly encourage all students to collect their results in person. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your achievements together, and staff will be on hand to offer support and guidance regarding your next steps.

If you are unable to collect your results in person, you must provide Ms McNeela with written permission authorising someone else to collect them on your behalf. This authorisation must be submitted by Friday 10th July, 2026.

Please note that examination results will also be emailed directly to students' QPCS email addresses on results day.


Thursday 13th August, 2026

Year 13 Results Collection Time: 8.30am – 12.00pm 

The Sixth Form team will be available to support you with all your post-18 options. We'll be on hand to answer any UCAS or Apprenticeship application queries, and specifically to assist with UCAS Clearing Plus if you've changed your mind, exceeded expectations, or not met your offers. 

Please ensure you can access your UCAS personal ID and login details and bring a fully charged mobile phone. 
 

Year 12 Results Collection Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm 

Year 12 students may collect their Level 3 Criminology and BTEC Business external module results in person at the school from 11.00am. 

Exam Results Day - GCSE

Collection of Results - We strongly encourage all students to collect their results in person. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your achievements together, and staff will be on hand to offer support and guidance regarding your next steps.  If you are unable to come to school to collect your results you must ensure Ms McNeela has a stamped addressed envelope in order to post them to you. Alternatively, you can give Ms McNeela written permission for someone to collect them on your behalf. This must be done by Friday 10th July, 2026. 

Thursday 20th August 2026

Year 11 Results Collection Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm 

Information regarding Sixth Form Enrolment

Non-Examined Assessment Deadlines

Exam Entry & Exam Boards 

Exam Entry

Most formal GCSE examinations are taken at the end of Year 11. However, there are changes to examination requirements every few years which we ensure that students are kept informed about and are well prepared for. All students who have completed the requirements for their course, and who have good attendance and punctuality records, are automatically entered for all of their examinations. For most students this will be at least nine GCSEs, ten if they are taking triple science. Students who are talented in mathematics, may take Further Mathematics GCSE. Bilingual students may take GCSEs in their heritage language. Some GCSEs have ‘tiered’ exams. Teachers recommend entry for the Foundation or Higher tier based on the work students complete during Year 11 and their practice exams. Recommendations are made, in consultation with students, with a view to them achieving the best possible grades for all their subjects.
 

Exam Boards

We use a variety of examination boards including EDEXCEL, AQA, EDUQAS and OCR. We select the best syllabus for each subject based on the interests and aptitudes of our students.

Exam Boards 2025/26