Exam
Information
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Derby High School uses the following exam boards:
Eduqas http://www.eduqas.co.uk/
Pearson http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html
Cambridge International https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/
Contingency Dates 2026
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Students taking GCSE, A level exams in summer 2026 should be available for the contingency date. This is in case one of their exams has to be rearranged because of major regional or national disruption.
Results Days 2026
A Level – 13th August 2026
GCSE – 20th August 2026
Results will be notified by students via the school’s ISAMS app at 8am.
Students can collect their Statement of Results from school on results day. Teachers will be in school on results day.
Collection of Exam Certificates
Exam certificates will be available to collect from Reception from late November each year.
If students are unable to collect their certificates in person, they may nominate someone else to collect them on their behalf, but they must provide this person with written, signed permission to do so. Certificates cannot be issued without this written permission.
Please note: certificates are important documents and must be kept in a safe and secure place as universities and employers will require these in the future.
For reference, Derby High School’s Complaints Policy and Procedures can be found on the Policies page, by clicking here.
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