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Exam Information
This page contains all information related to exams, including timetables, exam protocols, letters, and revision guidance.
Keep in mind that there is a vast array of support available to you at school. If there's anything that could assist you in being successful, particularly during this period, don't hesitate to reach out and inform a staff member.
Results Day Reminder | Summer 2026
- A Level Results Day | Thursday, 13 August 2026 | Students should arrive in the Central Building, between 9.00 - 11.00am
- GCSE Results Day | Thursday, 20 August 2026 | Students should arrive in the East Hall, between 9.00 - 11.00am
Results Day 2026
Results Day Reminder | Summer 2026
- A Level Results Day | Thursday, 13 August 2026 | Students should arrive in the Central Building, between 9.00 - 11.00am
- GCSE Results Day | Thursday, 20 August 2026 | Students should arrive in the East Hall, between 9.00 - 11.00am
Additional forms
JCQ Post-Results Services, Summer 2026
Clerical re-checks, reviews of marking and appeals. Candidate consent form
Exam Certificates 2026
Exam Certificates | Summer 2026 Series
This information applies to last year’s cohort of Year 11 and Year 13 students.
Exam Certificates will be available to collect on
- 7th December 2026 between 3.30pm and 5pm
- 14th December 2026 between 3.30pm and 5pm
Exam certificates are important documents that may be required for future education or employment. Please ensure they are collected and stored safely. Uncollected certificates will be kept until December 2027, after which they will be disposed of in line with JCQ regulations.
If your son/daughter cannot attend in person, certificates may be collected by a sibling currently attending Queensbury, or by another nominated family member or friend. They must bring:
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A signed letter of permission from the former student, and
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Their own photo ID
If you are unable to attend on the listed dates or have any queries, please contact the Exams Office at: exams@queensbury.anthemtrust.uk
Thank you for your support in ensuring all certificates are collected promptly.
Important: If students are unable to collect in person, a third party may collect them on their behalf. This may be a sibling attending this school, a family member or a friend. They will need a letter giving them permission, signed by the student, and their photo ID in order to collect them, or email exams@queensbury.anthemtrust.uk if they have any queries
Get a replacement exam certificate
Who to contact
For older/lost or damaged certificates - by clicking on this link, www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate, you will find guidance on how to order a ‘certified statement of results’ from the relevant examination board.
You may need to prove your identity and pay a fee.
How much to replace an exam certificate?
The current fee for a certified statement of results is £43 per student per certificate and you will be invoiced for this.
Exam boards
The 5 boards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are:
- AQA
- Council for Curriculum and Examinations Assessment (CCEA)
- Pearson Edexcel
- Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams (OCR)
- Welsh Joint Examinations Committee (WJEC)
Advice on the day of your Exams
Overview | On your exam day
This checklist will help you to be as prepared as possible for your exams, so that on the day itself you can focus on doing your best.
JCQ - Tips on the day of your exam
Equipment List for Exams
It is the candidate's responsibility to provide all the equipment needed to complete the exam paper/s.
All equipment must be in a clear plastic pencil case or clear plastic bag.
Calculators must be provided by the candidate and conform with the JCQ regulations, please remove the cover before you enter the room.
- Black ink/Black ballpoint pens
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- Ruler graduated in CM/MM
- Eraser
- Protractor (Check exam requirements)
- Compass (Check exam requirements)
- Calculator (Check exam requirements)
- Colour Pencils (Check exam requirements)
JCQ Advice - Using Calculators in Exams
Food and Drink in Exams
Anxiety & Exam Stress Resources
| Title | Description | Length of Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Anxiety in Your Teens | This video is a webinar aimed at teenagers. We look at how anxiety is experienced in the body and how our anxious thoughts and feelings can lead to unhelpful behaviours (e.g. avoidance). We then focus on a range of techniques to manage our anxious thoughts and feelings and look at how else we can minimise or reduce the impact of anxiety. If you are a young person attending a school within Merton, Sutton, Richmond or Wandsworth, you may be able to access the free workbook that goes with this webinar. Please contact your pastoral department to see whether our service is working with your school, so that we can send you a copy. | 20 mins | https://youtu.be/boYXxsZb4EA |
| How to Manage Rumination and Overthinking | This video is aimed at those who struggle with rumination, a type of over-thinking that can lead us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. We provide some practical tips that can help you to re-focus your attention and to stop you from being caught up in a vicious cycle. | 5mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU0Ocyk3kj0 |
| Coping with exam stress | This is a webinar for secondary school students. It covers common experiences you might have when faced with exams and talks through a number of coping strategies that you might find helpful. Good luck! | 22mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgkyhVMxQHY |
| Sleep – Top Tips for Teens Relaxation | This is a short video for teenagers offering advice about to use relaxation strategies in order to have a better night's sleep. | 3mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFQEHy-P_Bk |
| FOR PARENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parenting unmotivated and fed up teenagers: what can parents do to help? | This talk was recorded live during lockdown but focuses generally on practical ways for parents to open discussions with reluctant teens. It also helps parents think about how to plan together with their child to get them re-engaged in activities they used to enjoy. | 45mins |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwsAlH1dyU
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JCQ Regulations for students
On your exam day
This checklist will help you to be as prepared as possible for your exams, so that on the day itself you can focus on doing your best.
Warning to CandidatesPreparing for exams helpWritten examinations helpCoursework information for candidatesNon-Examined information for candidatesOn Screen testUsing social media and examinations/assessmentsAI and Assessment
Help finding your child's exam boards
If you need help finding your child's exam boards, check our curriculum pages here Curriculum Intent - Queensbury Academy
Courses and exam boards: KS4
Courses and exam boards: KS5
Additional Policy Links
Access Arrangements PolicyAccess to Scripts, Reviews of Results and Appeals Procedures
Candidate Identification ProcedureConflicts of Interest Policy (Exams)Contingency PlanEscalation ProcessInternal Appeals Procedure (Exams)
Malpractice PolicyNon-examination Assessment (including controlled assessment and coursework) PolicyWord Processor Policy (Exams)
Exam Board Privacy Notice
Information about you and how exam boards use it
Each exam board issues guidance on which information they collect about you, and how they use this information.
Full details can be found on the exam board websites below:
AQA
Pearson
Privacy Policy | Pearson qualifications
OCR
Eduqas
