Examinations – Parkside School

At Parkside, we use the following exam boards:

All our examination arrangements are governed by the Joint Council for Qualifications.

The main external exam series for GCSE takes place during May and June.

GCSEs are scheduled to start from Thursday, 06 May 2027 and finish on Monday, 21 June 2027.

Contingency Day: Wednesday 23 June 2027 (reserved in case of major national or local disruption)

Exam Timetables:

Personalised exam timetables will be issued directly to all our Year 11 students once finalised.
Students must refer to their individual timetables for the specific dates, times & seating arrangements for their exams.
Exam timetables will also be published via our Arbor apps.

JCQ Information for Candidates
JCQ provide essential guidance on:

Permitted and Prohibited Items (What you can and cannot bring)

Exam Hall Conduct and behaviour expectations
Exam Access Arrangements
We are committed to ensuring every student receives the support they are entitled to. However, please be aware that Exam Access Arrangements (such as extra time) are strictly regulated by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). We must adhere to these rules to avoid malpractice.

JCQ Parent Guide to Access Arrangements

Our SEND Pathways guidance provides additional information for parents/carers seeking a private assessment.
Results Day
GCSE Results Day: Thursday 19 August 2026

Students are invited into school to collect their exam results and receive support and guidance from key staff (should it be required). Further information about the location of collection and times will be made available to students in the Summer Term.

We do not provide students or their families with results over the telephone or by email however we will accommodate the following alternative arrangements for results collection:

A stamped self addressed envelope for results to be posted. This should be provided ahead of the student leaving school in the Summer Term.

Written authorisation from the student for someone else to collect their results on the day. This should include the name of the person collecting the results and the student’s signature.

Making an exam script or a review of marking request:

GCSE
Collection of Examination Certificates

The certificates from Summer 2026 can be collected from Reception. They must be collected in person and signed for.

If you are unable to collect your certificates in person you must contact Mrs Baker, our exams officer, to arrange alternative arrangements.

helen.baker@parksideschool.net

GCSE Results Day: Student Guidance Booklet

Students

Staff

Parents/Carers

At Parkside, we use the following exam boards:

The main external exam series for GCSE takes place during May and June.

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