Year 11 Information and Support
This page provides important details that will guide Year 11 through a crucial year in preparation for their GCSE exams in the summer. Here you will find key dates, revision tips and guidance for managing stress and staying motivated.
Resources will be added to this page throughout the year, so please make sure you check it frequently.
We hope the information helps to guide parents/carers and students through this important school year.
Key dates for Year 11 – 2025/26
| Year 11 Information Evening | 29th September |
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Assessment Window 1 |
W/C 13th October |
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Teachers will have completed Data Collection 1. Information will be uploaded on to the Arbor Parent Portal shortly afterwards. |
14th November |
| Assessment Window 2 | W/C 8th & 15th December |
| Sixth Form Open Evening | 15th January |
| Teachers will have completed Data Collection 2. Information will be uploaded on to the Arbor Parent Portal shortly afterwards. | 16th January |
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Year 11 Subject Teacher Meeting |
5th February |
| Sixth Former for a Day | 6th February |
| Assessment Window 3 | W/C 2nd March |
| Teachers will have completed DC3. Information will be uploaded onto the Arbor Parent Portal shortly afterwards. | 20th March |
| Assessment Window 4 - Mocks for English & Maths | 20th March |
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Year 11 Success Evening |
23rd March |
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GCSE/BTEC practical exams commence |
13th April |
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GCSE written exams commence |
1st May |
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Year 11 Last Day Celebration |
22nd May |
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External Exams Contingency Day |
24th June |
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Year 11 Prom |
10th July |
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GCSE Results Day |
TBC |
Further exam information can be found in the Examinations area of our website here
Revision Booklets for internal assessments can be found here
Information about key websites to support with revision can be found here
Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students can be found here