Year 11 Key Information and Dates
GSCE exams officially begin in May 2026, though some subjects will have practical exams before this.
In order to be fully prepared for these exams, it is essential that revision becomes part of an ongoing, independent study routine. This page will support parents and pupils to prepare for exam and will give information and updates on:
- Key dates for your calendar
- Areas of revision by subject
- Advice on revision strategies
- In school support sessions
- Recommended revision materials
- Well-being and future planning
Dates for your Diary
2nd December 2025: Year 11 PR1 Grade Cards (Including Mock Grades)
2nd February 2026- 13th February 20226: Year 11 Mock 2 Exams
10th March 2026: Year 11 PR2 Grades and Mock Results Day
10th March 2026: Year 11 Progress Evening
28th, 29th, 30th April 2026: GCSE Art Exam
4th May –26th June 2026: GCSE Exam Period
20th August 2026: GCSE Results Day
Year 11 Information Evening October 2025
We welcomed parents and carers of Year 11 pupils into school in October to provide information and resources to support revision and independent study.
Outlined are 5 revision strategies that pupils have been looking at in assemblies and parents were given information on.
What is revision?
Effective revision helps you:
- Learn the right information
- Apply it confidently in exams
- Prepare thoroughly
- Alleviate pressure
Top 5 Revision Strategies
1. 📚 Flashcards
- Great for memorizing facts, formulas, quotes, and dates
- Use one topic per card
- Shuffle, sort, and revisit regularly
- Turn them into active recall tools by writing questions on one side and answers on the other
2. ❓ Self-Testing
- Write questions while studying (e.g., watching videos or reading)
- Wait a day or two, then test yourself
- Cover answers, highlight gaps, and retest
- Works for all subjects
3. 🧩 Mindmaps
- Organize topics visually
- Use keywords, images, and color
- Build understanding and spot connections
- Adapt for literature, science, and more
4. 📝Knowledge Organisers
- Summarize key facts and terms by topic
- Use them to support exam answers
- Include definitions, diagrams, and examples
5. ⏱️ Timed Exam Practice
- Simulate exam conditions
- Use timers and pause to check notes if needed
- Build confidence and time management
In school support
Below is the timetable of student support sessions which will be running over the next two weeks. It is important that pupils consider their own areas for development from the mock period and plan which sessions they will attend. If you are unsure, ask your teacher.
Weekly Planning
This planner will give you an idea of how to plan revision to ensure that you are confident in topics studied in class.