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.
Miss E Bennett Exams Manager– exams@dittonparkacademy.co.uk
Summer Exam Timetables - TBC
Information about Qualifications.
DPA's Exam Boards are listed below. Please note these are applicable to the current Year 10/11 and Year 12/13, and are subject to change for younger students in the school.
Click here for information on GCSEs and A Level grading
JCQ Information for 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 Manager for more information.
Preparing to Sit Your Exams - 2026
Parent AA Guidance Information Sheet
Social Media Infographic - 2026
Privacy Notices
The links below will take you to the privacy notices for each Awarding Body.
AQA - https://www.aqa.org.uk/about-us/privacy-notice
Pearson - https://www.pearson.com/en-gb/privacy-center/privacy-notices.html
OCR - https://www.ocr.org.uk/about/our-policies/website-policies/privacy-policy/candidate-privacy-policy/
WJEC - https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/privacy-policy/
Certificates Summer 2026
GCSE and A-Level certificates will be available to collect late November/early December.
Information regarding collection will be sent to parents when they are ready to collect.
Please note: students who require someone else to collect on their behalf must email exams@dittonparkacademy.co.uk in advance with the name of the person collecting. The collector must bring ID.
Pre-Public Exams
Formerly known as mocks, pre-public exams will take place on the dates below.
Year 11 and Year 13: 4th December – 18th December
Year 10 and Year 12: 26th April - 30th April
