Examinations

At Ditton Park Academy, we aim to make the exams experience as stress-free as possible. In order to increase familiarity and hopefully reduce anxiety, all learners from Year 7 onwards complete exams in formal settings.

We highly recommend that you read the information contained in this section in order to gain an understanding of the exams process and the relevant services available. Please do not hesitate to contact our exams officer should you need any help or advice.

We wish all the very best to those taking examinations over the coming months and look forward to celebrating their success in August.

Mrs S French Data Manager & Examinations Officer – s.french@dittonparkacademy.co.uk

  1. Information about new GCSEs.

The government has recently carried out a series of reforms to GCSEs. The following documents will help you understand the changes.

Ofqual GCSE Reforms.pdf

GCSE Factsheet for Parents.pdf

New Grading System- revised.pdf

 

  1. Exams Information

Please read through the following documents which gives detailed information about examination process at Ditton Park Academy.

DPA Exam Boards 2023-24

DPA Internal Appeals Procedures Sept 22

Summer Examinations 2024

Please see the timetables for Key Stage 4 and 5 exams to take place during May and June 2024.  Further information will be send out to studnets and parents after February half term.

KS4 Timetable Summer 2024

KS5 Timetable Summer 2024

 

  1. JCQ Information to Candidates

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) have published their guidance for students sitting examinations. All students must read these as failure to follow the rules and regulations they set out can result in disqualification.

If anyone has any questions regarding these documents, please speak to the Exams Officer for more information.

 

Information to Candidates Coursework 2023-24

Information to Candidates NEA 2023-24

Information to Candidates Onscreen Tests 2023-24

Information to Candidates Privacy Notice 

Information to Candidates Social Media 

Information to Candidates Written Exams 2023-24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 11 Summer Grading 2020

Letter to Students - summer grading 2020

Summer 2020 Grading Guidance

 

I would like to bring to your attention two parts of the guide / letter which I feel are important enough to re-iterate here:

  • Firstly, as it represents a shift from the previous governmental advice, although the original plans indicated that results may be available in July, this latest detail now commits to release grades before “the dates they were expected in August and ideally will be issued a little earlier”.

 

  • Secondly, to avoid any disappointed parents or students calling in to the Academy, schools will not be allowed to share any provisional grades supplied to the exam boards with pupils or parents. Any queries along these lines will be redirected to this advice.

As before we will ensure that we update you when any additional information or detail is received.

Chris McNab          Luke Cameron

Principal                 Senior Assistant Principal - Data

Appeals Summer 2021

Anyone wishing to appeal should carefully read through all the information in the documents below. A good place to start is the JCQ Appeals Guidance which gives a good overview of the process including what it will and will not cover. Full timelines for both priority and normal appeals can be found in our TAGs Appeals Policy. Please note that:

  • JCQ and the exam boards will only apply priority status to students applying to higher education who did not attain their firm choice.
  • You must complete a Stage 1 Centre Review using the appropriate form below and receive the outcome from this review before submitting a Stage 2 Appeal.

JCQ Appeals Guidance

TAGs Appeals Policy 

TAGs Centre Policy

JCQ Grading Summary

Stage 1 Centre Review Form

Stage 2 Appeal Form

Centre Review TAGs Outcome Form

Protecting a Document

Downloads

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Student Guide Summer 2020 6.8.2020 12.30 19th Aug 2020 Download
Exams Date  
Year 11 Timetable December 2021 19th Nov 2021 Download
Year 13 Timetable December 2021 19th Nov 2021 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams Letter November 2022 29th Sep 2022 Download
Year 11 Januray Mock Exam Timetable 27th Nov 2020 Download
Year 13 Januray Mock Exam Timetable 27th Nov 2020 Download
Timetable for Vocational Exams in January 2021 27th Nov 2020 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams Timetable February 2022 14th Jan 2022 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams Timetable February 2022 20th Jan 2022 Download
GCSE Summer 2022 Timetable 29th Mar 2022 Download
A Level Summer 2022 Timetable 05th Apr 2022 Download
Examination Guidance to Parents and Students 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Examination Guidance to Parents and Students 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams Letter 06th Dec 2022 Download
DPA Exam Boards 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Yr13 Mock Exams Timetable Jan 2023 06th Dec 2022 Download
Information for candidates Coursework 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Yr11 Mock Exams Timetable Jan 2023 06th Dec 2022 Download
Information for candidates NEA 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Yr13 Mock Exams Timetable Jan 2023 06th Dec 2022 Download
Information for candidates Onscreen tests 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Yr11 Mock Exams Timetable Jan 2023 06th Dec 2022 Download
Information for candidates Privacy Notice 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Year 11 Mock Exams Letter 06th Dec 2022 Download
Information for candidates Social Media 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Information for candidates Written Exams 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Special Consideration Form 2021 22 21st Apr 2022 Download
Information to Candidates Coursework 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Information to Candidates NEA 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Information to Candidates Privacy Notice 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Information to Candidates Privacy Notice 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Information to Candidates Social Media 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Information to Candidates Written Exams 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Examination Re-sit Form 16th Sep 2019 Download
Information to Candidates Onscreen Tests 2022 23 22nd Feb 2023 Download
A Level Timetable Summer 2023 22nd Feb 2023 Download
GCSE Timetable Summer 2023 22nd Feb 2023 Download
Formal Asessments email 19.03.2021 22nd Mar 2021 Download
Yr 11 Formal Assessments Timetable April 2021 22nd Mar 2021 Download
Yr 13 Formal Assessments Timetable April 2021 22nd Mar 2021 Download
Year 11 FAO Timetable May 2021 30th Apr 2021 Download
Year 13 FAO Timetable May 2021 30th Apr 2021 Download
A Level Timetable Summer 2023 31st Mar 2023 Download
A Level Timetable Summer 2023 31st Mar 2023 Download
DPA Exam Boards 2022 23 31st Mar 2023 Download
Exams leaflet 22 23 31st Mar 2023 Download
Year 12 EOY Exam Timetable 28th May 2021 Download
DPA Internal appeals procedures Sept 22 18th Apr 2023 Download
Year 10 EOY Exam Timetable 28th May 2021 Download
Year 9 EOY Exam Timetable 28th May 2021 Download
Special Consideration Form 14th Jun 2021 Download
Ofqual GCSE Reforms 04th Feb 2020 Download
Examination Guidance to Parents and Students 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
New Grading System revised 04th Feb 2020 Download
Exams Contingency Arrangements 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
Time Table for Website 04th Feb 2020 Download
DPA Exam Boards 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
BTEC Time table Jan 2020 04th Feb 2020 Download
Year 11 Mock Exams Timetable staff 04th Feb 2020 Download
Year 11 Mock Exams Timetable 04th Feb 2020 Download
Information for candidates onscreen tests 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
Information for candidates Privacy Notice 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
Information for candidates written exams 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
Information for candidates Coursework 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
JCQ Social Media 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
Information for candidates NEA 2019 20 04th Feb 2020 Download
2. GCSE Post Results Services request form 16th Aug 2023 Download
GCSE Factsheet for Parents 04th Feb 2020 Download
1. A Level Post Results Services request form 16th Aug 2023 Download
Home Learning 21st Feb 2020 Download
JCQ Appeals Guidance Summer 2021 Important information for students 05th Jul 2021 Download
TAGs Appeals policy Summer 2021 Final 05th Jul 2021 Download
2. GCSE Post Results Services request form 23rd Aug 2023 Download
TAGs Centre Policy 05th Jul 2021 Download
2. GCSE Post Results Services request form 23rd Aug 2023 Download
JCQ Grading Summary Infographic 05th Jul 2021 Download
GCSE Announcement details 2023 DPA 002 24th Aug 2023 Download
Forms for requesting TAG centre reviews and appeals Final 05th Jul 2021 Download
Centre Review TAGs Outcome Form Final 05th Jul 2021 Download
Protecting a Document 05th Jul 2021 Download
Time Table for Website 2020 11th Mar 2020 Download
Time Table for Website Year 12 2020 11th Mar 2020 Download
IFC NE Assessments 2023 FINAL 19th Oct 2023 Download
IFC On Screen Examinations 2023 FINAL 19th Oct 2023 Download
IFC Written Examinations Sep2023 FINAL 19th Oct 2023 Download
DPA Exam Boards 2023 24 19th Oct 2023 Download
Y11 Mock Timetable Nov 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download
Y13 Mock Timetable Nov 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download
Y11 Mock Timetable Nov 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download
Y13 Mock Timetable Nov 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download
Student Guide Summer 2020 6.8.2020 12.30 19th Aug 2020 Download
Year 11 Mock Exams Letter November 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download
Student Guide Summer 2020 6.8.2020 12.30 19th Aug 2020 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams Letter November 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download
Information for students about malpractice 7 8 2020 19th Aug 2020 Download
Year 11 Mock Timetable 02nd Nov 2023 Download
Information for students about malpractice 7 8 2020 19th Aug 2020 Download
Y13 Mock Timetable Nov 2023 06th Nov 2023 Download
Vocational Exams 2024 15th Dec 2023 Download
Year 13 Mock Exam Letter Jan 2024 15th Dec 2023 Download
Year 11 Mocks letter Jan 2024 15th Dec 2023 Download
Y11 Mocks Timetable Jan 2024 15th Dec 2023 Download
Vocational Exams 2024 05th Jan 2024 Download
Vocational Exams 2024 05th Jan 2024 Download
KS4 Timetable 02nd Feb 2024 Download
KS5 Timetable 02nd Feb 2024 Download
A level Results Day letter 17 Aug 22 17th Aug 2022 Download
KS4 Timetable 02nd Feb 2024 Download
A Level Post Results Services Request Form 18th Aug 2022 Download
KS4 Timetable 02nd Feb 2024 Download
A_level___post_results_services_request_form 18th Aug 2022 Download
A level exams announcement 2022 18th Aug 2022 Download
Time Table for Website Nov 2020 05th Oct 2020 Download
GCSE Post Results Services request form 25th Aug 2022 Download
Examination Guidance to Parents and Students 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
GCSE Announcement details 2022 25th Aug 2022 Download
DPA Exam Boards 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
Information for candidates Coursework 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
KS5 Timetable 07th Feb 2024 Download
Information for candidates NEA 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
KS5 Timetable 08th Feb 2024 Download
Information for candidates Onscreen Test 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
Information for candidates Privacy Notice 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
Information for candidates Social Media 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
Information for candidates Written Exams 2020 21 05th Oct 2020 Download
Stage 1 Form for requesting TAG centre review 20th Jul 2021 Download
Stage 2 Form for requesting TAG appeal 20th Jul 2021 Download