Year 11 Key Information and Dates

GCSE Exams – Summer 2026

28^th, 29^th, 30^th April 2026: GCSE Art Exam

4^th May – 26^th June 2026: GCSE Exam Period

20^th August 2026: GCSE Results Day

You can make the most of every minute in school but attending support sessions. See below for the timetable for this fortnight.

Year 11 Information Evening

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