“When you pass through rivers they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire you shall not be burned.”
Isaiah 43.2
Exams
The Examinations Office
- Data and Assessments Lead: Melanie Fretwell, m.fretwell@derbycathedralschool.org.uk
2026 Summer Series Exam Timetable
Dates and times for the NEAs will be communicated to the students via their tutors.
Examination Boards
AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. Parents can contact exam boards only through an Exams Manager or Officer.
Exam Results Day
Exam Results Day is 13th August 2026 (Sixth Form) and 20th August 2026 (Y11) for candidates. Further information about collection of the results slips will be communicated. Students must collect their results in person, or if unable, they need to email the school stating who is collecting the results and why, their full name and address. That person will need a signed letter from the student authorising that they are happy for them to collect the results on the student's behalf and a form of ID to verify who they are.
Collection of Exam Certificates
Exam boards will announce when the certificates will be sent to schools, and a few weeks later, the certificates will be available for collection at Derby Cathedral School. The information will be communicated on the website.
Staying Mentally Healthy During Exam Time (Young Minds)
As we head towards the main exam time it's worth revising how we can support young people at what can be a very stressful time.
Young Minds have a series of support pages aimed at help with exam stress and anxiety. Their advice is available to help parents and carers, and of course, young people themselves. You can find this helpful advice at the links below: