Exams Information

Frincy Francis, our dedicated Examinations Officer, who has been an invaluable member of the school community for over five years, has a wealth of experience.

Frincy is the key professional responsible for the meticulous management and administration of all internal and external examinations, including mock examinations and official board exams (such as GCSEs and A Levels). She is the main point of contact for all examination-related queries.

Frincy’s deep understanding of the regulatory requirements set by all major examination boards (including AQA, Edexcel, and OCR) ensures that every stage of the examination cycle is handled with precision and integrity. Their responsibilities include:

• Organizational Planning: Scheduling, preparing seating plans, and managing all required examination materials.
• Compliance: Upholding strict confidentiality and adherence to all national examination rules and procedures.
• Candidate Support: Overseeing special access arrangements and managing candidate entries and registrations.
• Results and Certificates: Coordinating the secure distribution of examination results and official certificates.

External Exam Fees for Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Mock Exams and Board Exams: A Preparation Pathway

Mock exams serve as crucial practice assessments that meticulously simulate the conditions, format, and timing of the high-stakes board exams (such as GCSEs, A Levels, or other national qualifications).

Their primary purpose is diagnostic: they allow students, parents and teachers to identify specific knowledge gaps and refine examination technique in a low-stakes setting, where the results do not officially count towards the final qualification.

However, the outcomes of these mocks are vital for determining predicted grades and for guiding the student's targeted revision plan, often highlighting which areas require more focused effort.

In contrast, the board exams are the official, final assessments administered by an external examination board; their results are the grades that ultimately determine a student's academic qualification and progression to further education.

Successfully navigating this pathway hinges on treating the mock exams seriously—seeing them as the ultimate dress rehearsal—to ensure that the valuable lessons learned from any mistakes are applied effectively before facing the genuine pressure and finality of the actual board exams.

Collection of Official Examination Certificates

Your official examination certificates will be available for personal collection and signature at the school as soon as they are received from the exam boards, typically around mid-November to early December each year.

All students will be formally notified when the certificates are ready and the specific collection arrangements (times and location) will be communicated at that time.

Please note that the school will not post or hold any certificates beyond the designated collection period.

Why Certificates are Important:

These certificates are irreplaceable official documents required to verify your qualifications for future applications to universities, colleges, and employers.

Key Reminders:

• No Copies Kept: The school is strictly not permitted to retain copies of your certificates.
• Loss or Damage: In the event that your certificates are lost or misplaced, you must directly contact the relevant examination board(s) to request replacements. Please be aware that replacement certificates often incur a fee and can take time to process, typically 8 – 12 weeks.