Year 11 Information and Support (2026/27)

This page provides important details that will guide Year 11 students through a crucial year in preparation for their GCSE exams next 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 also helps to guide parents/carers through this important school year.

 

Key dates for Year 11 (2026/27)

28th September	Year 11 Information Evening
W/C 12th October	Assessment Window 1
11th November	Teachers will have completed Data Collection 1. Information will be uploaded on to the Arbor Parent Portal shortly afterwards.
3rd December	Sixth Form Open Evening
W/C 7th & 14th December	Assessment Window 2
13th January	Teachers will have completed Data Collection 2. Information will be uploaded on to the Arbor Parent Portal shortly afterwards.
4th February	Year 11 Subject Teacher Meeting
5th February	Sixth Former for a Day
25th February - 5th March	Assessment Window 3
17th March	Teachers will have completed Data Collection 3. Information will be uploaded onto the Arbor Parent Portal shortly afterwards.
18th & 19th March	Assessment Window 4 - Mocks for English, Maths & Languages
22nd March	Year 11 Success Evening
12th April	GCSE/BTEC practical exams commence
4th May	GCSE written exams commence
28th May	Year 11 Last Day Celebration
23rd June	External Exams Contingency Day
9th July	Year 11 Prom
19th August	GCSE Results Day

 

Action Your Potential - Year 10/11

Please click here to visit our AYP resources.

 

Year 11 Information Evening Presentations - September 2026

To follow

 

Year 11 Success Evening Presentations - March 2027

To follow

 

Useful Documents/Links

Further exams information, including Timetables, Arbor guidance and the new Exam Results App

Key websites to support with revision

Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students