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 A25

Results Days 2025

A Level and Level 3 BTEC result

14th August 2025

GCSE and Level 1 and 2 BTEC result

21st August 2025

 

Results Days 2026

A Level and Level 3 BTEC result

13th August 2026

GCSE and Level 1 and 2 BTEC result

20th August 2026

 

Examination Dates 2025-26

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:

English GCSE Paper 1 Resit

Tuesday 4th November 2025 - 9.15am

English GCSE Paper 2 Resit

Thursday 6th November 2025 - 9.15am

Maths GCSE Paper 1 Resit

Wednesday 5th November 2025 - 9.15am

Maths GCSE Paper 2 Resit

Friday 7th November 2025 - 9.15am

Maths GCSE Paper 3 Resit

Monday 10th November 2025 - 9.15am

November 2025 GCSE Resits Results

8th January 2026

November PPE's Year 11,12,13

17th to 28th November 2025

January Exams Year 12 & 13

7th to 15th January 2026

February PPE's Year 11,12 & 13

23rd February to 6th March 2026

June PPE's Year 10 & 12

18th to 26th June 2026

Summer Exams 2026  

8th May to 24th June 2026

 

Please note ALL students taking any exam during the Summer 2026 series will be expected to be available for any controlled assessments, unit exams and the entire period From 8th May 2026 up to and including 24th June 2026, 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.