Exams
It is the aim of Dagenham Park Church of England School to make sure the examination experience is as positive, stress-free and successful as possible for all candidates.
We would encourage all students to take the time to read and share with their parents/carers the documents listed below.
The awarding bodies (Exam Boards) have strict rules which must be followed for the conduct of exams and Dagenham Park Church of England School is required to follow them precisely.
If you or your parents have any queries or need help or advice at any time before, during or after the exams please contact The Examinations Officer, Mr Gareth Rose at exams@dagenhampark.org.uk or by calling 020 8 270 4400
Information for Students, Parents, Carers and Guardians
Appendix 1: Unauthorised Items Poster
Appendix 2: Warning to Candidates Poster
Appendix 3: Information for Candidates - Written Examinations
Appendix 4: Information for Candidates – Non-examination assessments
Appendix 5: Information for Candidates – Coursework Assessments
Appendix 6: Information for Candidates for on-screen tests
Appendix 7: Information for Candidates – Social Media
Appendix 8: Information for Candidates – Privacy Notice
Appendix 9: Internal Appeals Procedure
Appendix 10: JCQ Suspected Malpractice - Indicative sanctions against candidates
Instructions for Candidates
Forms
Authorisation for Certificate/Results Collection Form
Forthcoming Exams and Assessments Calendar
January 2026 - Vocational External Assessment Timetable
JCQ National GCE & GCSE Contingency Day – 24th June 2026
All students sitting examinations in the summer must be also available to attend school on the above contingency days to sit any exams postponed due to widespread, sustained national or local disruption.
Summer 2026 Results Information
TBC.
Appeals and Post Results Services
All Enquiries about Results (EARs) should first be discussed with the relevant Head of Department and/or subject teacher who will advise on the viability of such a request.
Enquiries about Results – Candidate Consent Form
Access to Script – Candidate Consent Form
Post-results services and fees
Key dates:
Date TBC August 2026 – Deadline for awarding bodies to receive requests for Priority Service 2 reviews of marking (A Level only – where a university place is dependent on the appeal outcome). Candidates are strongly advised to inform their university/college choices that a priority review of results has been requested. By informing them, they may be able to keep the candidate’s place open until the review has been completed.
Date TBC September 2026 – Deadline for awarding bodies to receive Review of Results (RoR) requests for GCE AS, A-level and GCSE
Please note that a review of results can lead to a grade going up, being lowered or staying the same. If a review is requested and the grade is lowered, the candidate will not be able to revert to the original grade and the lower grade will be final.
Exam Certificates for Summer 2025 Leavers
Summer 2025 certificates are now available for collect via the School Office, Monday to Wednesday 0900-11:30 & 13:00- 15:00 (term time). Please ensure that you bring proof of your identity with you.
Authorisation for Results Collection
If you are unable to collect your certificates and wish to nominate someone else to collect them on your behalf, please submit a request using the following link. Remember that your nominated person must bring some form of their own ID with them.
Authorisation for Certificate Collection
Please collect your certificates promptly as schools are required to retain them for a minimum of 12 months only.
Historical Certificates
Schools are required to retain them for a minimum of 12 months only. Past this time the school will not hold the certificates, nor will we be able to arrange replacements.
You will need to arrange replacement certificate directly with the Exam Board. If you do not know which exams boards your exams were taken with, you should begin by trying to contact any former students who may have this information.
You may also find the following links useful in your search:
