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Exam Results Collection
A Level and GCSE results days are fast approaching, and we are looking forward to celebrating students’ successes in their examinations.
For those wishing to experience the tradition of opening that all-important envelope in person, we are pleased to be able to invite students and their families to join us at our Green Lane site at the following times:
- Sixth Form Exam results collection: Thursday 14 August 2025 from 8:00am
- GCSE Exam results collection: Thursday 21 August 2025 from 8:00am
If you are unable to attend in person, results will also be available via Edulink at 11:00am for those unable to attend. Simply click on the circle entitled 'Exams' and then use the tab called 'Exam Results' to access your results.
Collection results on behalf of a student:
If a student is unable to attend, usually because they are away from home, it is possible for a family member to collect results on their behalf. It is essential that you bring written and signed permission from the student in this instance. Without written permission, you will not be able to collect any results.
Private Exam Candidates
We are currently accepting private candidates for the November 2025 series and January 2026 series.
We accept private candidate entries for most written GCE/GCSE/IGSE subjects but please note we are unable to offer entries for exams with coursework, practical components or 4IT1 (Edexcel Computer Studies IGCSE). We can accept French and German MFL spoken exams with Edexcel.
Beacon Academy is an accredited examination centre with the following Exam Boards:
- AQA
- Pearson/Edexcel – including IGCSE
- OCR
- WJEC
- Cambridge International Education
For initial enquiries, please email k.cappuccini@beacon-academy.org.
Further information for external candidates is provided below.
Entry Deadlines
| Series | Exam | Entry deadline | Late fees* payable from | High late fees** apply from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | JCQ GCSE/IGCSE | 26 September | 27 September | 4 October |
| November 2025 | CIE IGCSE | 15 September | 16 September | 21 September |
* Double the exam entry fee ** Triple the exam entry fee
Fees
| GCSE/GCE |
Exam Entry fee plus an Admin Fee of £110 per paper (i.e.) Maths GCSE 1MA1/1F, has 3 papers, admin fee = £330) |
| MFL Language Speaking Tests | £150 |
| Exam Clash Supervision | £25 per hour |
| Transferred Candidate Fee | £100 admin fee plus £15 per hour invigilation |
| Amendment Fees to Tier of Entry | After 21 April, the fee will be exam board entry fee |
Deadline for refunds
Refunds, less £50 admin fee, are possible if entries are withdrawn before the exam board refund deadlines.
Other information
All exams will take place at our sixth form centre, please note parking is not available on this site. Candidates should arrive 20 minutes before the start of the exam and meet at the meeting point, this will be clearly visible from the signage. Morning exams start at 9am and afternoon exams at 2pm (unless advised otherwise).
Sixth Form address: Beacon Academy Sixth Form, Green Lane, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2DY
Photo ID must be bought to each exam and shown to the invigilator.
Mobile phones must not be bought to the exam as we cannot store them securely away from the exam room.
Completing the Application Form
It is your responsibility to ensure that you register for the correct exams. Before registering for any exams, you are strongly advised to look at the relevant specification (syllabus) and other related information on the exam boards’ website(s).
When you receive your Statement of Entry, you must check it very carefully to make sure that you are registered for the correct exams.
You will also need to ensure that you enter the correct tiers (Foundation or Higher) if applicable to your subject.
Omission of any data which results in additional charges from exam boards will be payable.
It is essential that the UCI number is provided by candidates. If you are unsure of your UCI number, please contact your previous school’s Exams Officer. If this is your first examination and you do not have a UCI number, we will register you with a UCI which you will need to use for all examination going forward.
You must provide photographic ID i.e. Passport or Driving License.
Access arrangements
Learners with access arrangements must provide full details of the arrangements required at the point of applying. This does not guarantee access arrangements approval. Further communication on this will follow in due course. Consideration will be given to any access arrangements or reasonable adjustments that may need to be put in place. Where appropriate, the centre will lead on the required processes in identifying the need for, requesting and implementing access arrangements.
Information for Candidates
Exam Information, Advice and Support
Below you can find a list of useful external websites to provide advice and support during your exams.
AQA Student and Parent Support
Pearson Student and Parent SupportOCR Student SupportWJEC Student SupportBe Exam Smart (Gov)Coping with exam pressure (Gov)Help your child beat exam stress (NHS)Exam stress support (MIND)Guide to handling revision and exam stress (The Student Room)Exam Time & Exam Stress Parents Guide (YoungMinds)
Revision and Preparation
Key Stage 4 Keep Up Timetable 2024-25
Examination Certificates
Exam certificate collection information will be available here when published.
Exam certificate replacements are to be requested directly with the exam board. For further information about how to contact the exam boards please visit the following page:
Get a replacement exam certificate: Who to contact - GOV.UKIf you are not sure which exam board holds your results, please contact our Exams Team via k.cappuccini@beacon-academy.org