Exams

Examinations are an integral part of students' future life chances – the school's drive is to support every student to achieve their very best in internal and external examinations.

Here you will find information on internal and external exams, official regulations, information and support for students and parents to enable effective planning. If you ever have any questions or concerns relating to exams please contact the Exams Officer, Mrs Popham, at: examsoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk or see her in her office K17.

Examination Dates 2024-25

Students taking PPE's or formal written exams will be sent individual timetables nearer the exams with full details of those they are sitting. However, please be aware of the following dates:

Please note ALL students taking any exam during the Summer 2025 series will be expected to be available for any controlled assessments, unit exams and the entire period From 6th May 2025 up to and including 25th June 2025, regardless of when their final scheduled exam takes place. This is because several dates have been set as 'Contingency Dates' by the JCQ to allow an exam date/time to be moved should an event of national or significant local disruption occur, to allow all students a fair and equal chance. This is not a school decision and applies to all candidates in all schools.

It is common and understandable for families to book holidays in June/July as prices are lower, however it would be devastating for a student to miss out on a good grade after working hard for 2 years because they might be absent from a controlled assessment or a re-arranged final exam.

Timetables will be uploaded here as soon as they are available.