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 – exams@dittonparkacademy.co.uk
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 Officer for more information.
Information to Candidates Coursework 2025-26
Information to Candidates NEA 2025-26
Information to Candidates Onscreen Tests 2025-26
Information to Candidates Social Media
Information to Candidates Written Exams 2025-26
Preparing to sit your exams 2025-26
Privacy Notices
The links below will take you to the privacy notices for each Awarding Body.
Certificates Summer 2025
Please check back here for updates.
Pre-Public Exams
Formerly known as mocks, these pre-public exams (PPEs) will take place between 8th-18th December 2025. Timetables are linked below. Individual timetables will be sent nearer to the time.
Parent Guide to Exams Assist
