Key Examinations dates
See below key dates for External and Pre-Public examinations (mock exams) for the 2024-2025 academic year:
| Dates | Exam Series | Timetable Link |
| 16/09/2024-17/09/2024 | Y7 CAT4 Baseline Tests | Completed |
| 04/11/2024-08/11/2024 | Post 16 Vocational Pre-Public Examinations | Completed |
| 05/11/2024-11/11/2024 | Post 16 November External Examinations | Completed |
| 04/11/2024-12/12/2024 | Y11 & Y13 Pre-Public Examinations | Completed |
| 03/01/2025-24/01/2025 | Y12 & Post 16: Winter External Examinations | Completed |
| 24/02/2025-07/03/2025 | Y11 & Y13 Pre-Public Examinations | Completed |
| 03/03/2025-14/03/2025 | Y10 & Y12 Pre-Public Examinations | Completed |
| 28/04/2025-25/06/2025* | Y10, 11 & Post 16 Summer External Examinations | Summer 25 Timetable |
* Please note that there are contingency days throughout the Summer Series, should any exams need to be re-scheduled. Students and Parents/Carers are therefore advised to consider these as exam dates when making arrangements and ensure students are available until 25/06/2025 should these contingency dates be needed.
In addition to examinations, there will also be set tasks running for vocational subjects throughout the year. Dates will be communicated to students at the relevant times.
Information for Candidates
Candidates and parents/carers should familiarise themselves with the below ‘information for candidates’ documents as they contain some key information, regulations and guidance which candidates should be aware of:
Instructions for Candidates (2024/2025)
Information for candidates – coursework – 2024 – 2025
Information for candidates – non examination assessments 2024 – 2025
Information for candidates – on-screen tests 2024 – 2025
Information for candidates – written exams 2024 – 2025
Information for Candidates – social media 2024
Information for Candidates – Privacy Notice
Summer 2025 Results Day
This year’s Summer 2025 results are released on:
A Level & Level 3 Vocational Results Day: 14 August 2025
GCSE & Level 1/2 Vocational Results Day: 21 August 2025
Details about timing for this day and how to collect results will be shared with students and parents/carers closer to the time.
If students are unable to attend the Academy on these dates, they should contact the Exams Team to discuss alternative ways to receive their results.
Ofqual’s Student Guide 2025 also provides information about what happens after exams have been taken, which candidates may find helpful to refer to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofqual-student-guide-to-exams-and-assessments-in-2025
Collecting Qualification Certificates
If you left the Academy in 2024 or earlier, your certificates are now ready to be collected. We can only keep them for a limited time before we must destroy them so, please do not delay and collect these as soon as possible!
Collection will be available during Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 15:30, during term time. Please phone in advance to let the Exams Team know that you are planning to collect your certificates, so that they are ready when you arrive at school. Collection during the Academy holiday may be possible if you contact the Exams Team in advance.
When arranging collection, please note:
- Certificates must be collected in person from the Academy’s main reception.
- If you wish someone to collect certificates on your behalf, they will need a signed letter of authorisation directly from the candidate named on the certificates. This letter must include:
the candidate’s name and date of birth.
the year(s) the candidate took exams.
the name of the person collecting the certificates.
written confirmation that the above person has consent to collect the certificates; and
the signature of the candidate named on the certificates.
- Anyone collecting certificates must bring ID to prove who they are.
Don’t wait until it’s too late! We get calls every year from students that left 5-10 years ago who suddenly need their certificates for the first time. It costs around £40-£50 per exam board for a certified statement of results if you don’t have your certificates (see https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate for further information).
Lost Qualification Certificates?
If you have lost your certificates, we may be able to provide a statement of results. If you attended Darlaston Comprehensive we do not hold these records. For certified proof of results please follow this link for advice: https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate
Please keep your certificates safely – you will need them throughout your career.