Exams and Assessments 2026

EXAMS THIS TERM 2026
RAD EXAMS YEARS 7 TO 12 28th and 29th June 2026
RAD BALLET EXAMS 2026

Summer Session Timetable

Sunday 28th June 2026
Exam Time Students Grade
10:00 am – 10:50 amI Be, A Ti, W Da, C GuGrade 4
10:50 am – 11:40 amF Ko, F Al, F Hu, N FoGrade 5
11:40 am – 11:55 am: BREAK
11:55 am – 12:50 pmE Hu, L Bi, R Jo, D KeGrade 6
12:50 pm – 1:40 pmL FD, J Ha, L OaGrade 7
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm: LUNCH
2:40 pm – 3:30 pmB Gi, S BP, L Cl, G AtGrade 4
3:30 pm – 4:15 pmH As, S As, M RaGrade 5
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: BREAK
4:30 pm – 5:10 pmE Jo, E RaGrade 7
5:10 pm – 5:45 pmG Sh, R SMGrade 4
Monday 29th June 2026
Exam Time Students Grade
4:00 pm – 4:50 pmI Go, A TR, I Br, E WoGrade 5
4:50 pm – 5:05 pm: BREAK
5:05 pm – 6:00 pmM Mo, M Si, E Br, D ShGrade 6

RAD exams are run by the Royal Academy of Dance with an external examiner. We offer these from Year 5 upwards for interested students.

Requirements2 ballet classes per week required for full exam entry.
Masters ClassesFrom Year 4, students must attend weekly Masters classes to focus on technique.
Higher ExamsHigher grades earn valuable NVQ and UCAS point equivalents.

RAD RESULT CLASSIFICATION

85 – 100High Distinction (Gold Medal)
75 – 84Distinction (Gold Medal)
65 – 74High Merit (Silver Medal)
55 – 64Merit (Silver Medal)
40 – 54Pass (Bronze Medal)
0 – 39Standard not attained (n/a)
GENERAL EXAM INFORMATION

Frequency: Most pupils take an exam every 18 months or sooner.

Progress: Students who do not wish to take an exam will still move up to the next grade with their year group where possible.

Required attire:

— Leotard relevant for grade
— Character skirt & Character shoes
— Tights or socks (as required)

All items are available on our uniform page.

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