Exam Timetables & Guidance

On this page you will find our exam timetables as well as many useful links to information you need to know both before and during your exams. Remember that there will be regular opportunities to prepare for your exams throughout the year and that you should take every chance to ensure that you are as ready for them as you can be. The harder you work to prepare yourself the more chance you will have at success!

Please refer below for further information on your exams.

• Information to candidates regarding Written Examination Guidelines

• Information to candidates regarding On-Screen Examination Guidelines

• Information to candidates regarding JCQ Privacy Notice

• Information to candidates regarding Social Media & Examinations

• Year 10 Mock GCSE Autumn Examinations

  	Monday 25th Nov	Tuesday 26th Nov	Wednesday 27th Nov	Thursday 28th Nov	Friday 29th Nov
  8:30 – 11:15	Geography Paper 1 1 hr 30 mins 9.45 – 11.15	Art 10.1/Photo 10.1	Art 10.2/Photo 10.3	Art 10.4/Photo 10.4	UNI Trip – all day
  BREAK
  11:30- 1:10	Maths Paper1 1hr 30 mins 11.30 – 1.00	Art 10.1/Photo 10.1	Art 10.2/Photo 10.3	Art 10.4/Photo 10.4
  LUNCH
  1:20 – 3:00	Sport 1hr 1.45 – 2.45	Art 10.1	Art 10.2	Art 10.4

  	Monday 2nd Dec	Tuesday 3rd Dec	Wednesday 4th Dec	Thursday 5th Dec	Friday 6th Dec
  8:30 – 11:15	English Language Paper 2 1hr 45 mins 9.30 – 11.15	English Language Paper 2 1hr 45 mins 9.30 – 11.15	History Paper 1 2 hrs 8.30 – 10.30	French R/L/W (LRC/HUM 6) 1hr 45 mins 9.30 – 11.15 German R/L/W (Theatre) 1hr 45 mins 9.30 – 11.15	English Literature Paper 1 1hr 45 mins 9.30 – 11.15
  BREAK
  11:30- 1:10	Science Separates B1 1hr 45 mins 11.25 – 1.10 Science Trilogy B1 1hr 15 mins 11.55 – 1.10	Maths Paper 2 1hr 30 mins 11.30 – 1.00	Science Seperates C1 1hr 45 mins 11.25 – 1.10 Science Trilogy C1 1hr 15 mins 11.55 – 1.10	Geography Paper 2 1 hr 30 mins 11.30 – 1.00	Science Seperates Paper 1 1hr 45 mins 11.25 – 1.10 Science Trilogy Paper 1 1hr 15 mins 11.55 – 1.10
  LUNCH
  1:20 – 3:00	Engineering 1hr 1.45 – 2.45	Drama Written Exam (LRC) 1hr 45 mins 1.50 – 3.35 Computer Science (HUM 6) 1hr 30 mins 2.00 – 3.30	MFL Listening 45 mins (Higher) 2.00 – 2.45 MFL Listening 35 mins (Foundation) 2.10 – 2.45	Art/Photo 11.3 / 11.2	Art/Photo 11.3 / 11.2
  	Monday 9th Dec
  8:30 – 11:15	Sport/Engineering (Work Experience Pupils only) 1hr 8.30 – 9.30

  Click here to download the above timetable.

Exam Preparation – Things to Do

Visit our ‘Top Tips for Year 11 Revision” Page for some excellent exam advice.

• Attend ALL after school revision lessons – they are there to help you!
• Prepare a REVISION PLAN – a revision timetable and topic planner will help schedule your revision.
• Do NOT leave revision until the last minute!
• LEARN – REVISE – TEST YOURSELF
• Condense Your Notes
• Draw Mind Maps
• Make Flow Charts
• Use Flash Cards
• Use memory techniques
• Understand COMMAND WORDS used in exam questions.
• Practice Essay Skills for longer questions.
• PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE – use Practice Papers – past exam papers can be found on all exam board websites or ask your teacher for some.

Seneca Learning

Seneca Learning is an excellent online tool that can be used to support revision in any of your subjects. It is a fantastic resource that learning professionals highly recommend to help with the all important exam preparation. To get start click the image above.

Useful Links to Help with Exam Preparation

• All The Revision and Exam Tips You’ll Ever Need

• Exam Stress and Pressure (Childline)

• Countdown to exams (BBC Bitesize)

• Supporting Your Child During Exam Time (Young Minds)

• Maths Genie Exam Practice