Year 11 Revision, Exams and Key Dates
This page is dedicated to supporting both parents and pupils to prepare for the summer 2026 examinations. As the year progresses there will information that will include:
- Details of our in school revision sessions
- What pupils should revise for each subject in a given week
- Details of holiday revision classes
- Examination timetables
If you have any questions about the summer examinations, revision materials or any other related matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Auger at: mauger@lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk
In School Final Revision Sessions
To support pupils with their final preparations for exams, we will be running subject revision sessions in school. These sessions will be in either two-hour or one-hour blocks and in most cases support an exam that will take place the following day. Details of these sessions, examinations and the Year 11 lesson timetable are below. Please take time to review this each day. Pupils have been given a paper copy of this timetable and are given daily reminders in school regarding the sessions and locations.
Year 11 May Half-Term Revision Sessions
We will be running a comprehensive set of revision sessions over the May half-term break which are detailed below. When attending, pupils should arrive through the pupil entrance at least 10-minutes before the published start time of the session. The sign in desk will be at the front of the M Floor. Light refreshments will be available, but it is suggested that pupils bring their own food in addition, if they are staying for multiple sessions. These sessions are an excellent opportunity for pupils to put the final stages of preparation in place. The timetable of session is below and can also be found on our school website.
Letter to Parents/ Carers Regarding the Examination Series
Please make sure that you have read a copy of the letter below that was sent to parents at the start of May.
Barnardo's have put together a useful guide for pupils and parents with strategies to support pupils who feel worried prior to their exams.
Important information for parents to support access to the right revision resources
Please watch the video below. It will support you with making sure your revision is effective. It covers the following key areas
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The importance of our 100-day maths and English revision plans, where to access them and how to use them
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Explaining how we are supporting with additional maths and English classes
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Highlight the in-school revision opportunities that are available to pupils throughout the school day and directly after school
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Where the revision materials are located for all other subjects
We strongly recomend that a clear revision schedule is in place. Should you need any support with this, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Support for the final weeks of revision: English and Maths
The maths and English 100-day plans are a vital support for pupils in the up-and-coming weeks. The documents below provide detailed information on how pupils can prepare for the summer exams. There is a short activity for each day that if completed will ensure pupils are well prepared for the examinations. It is vital that pupils complete these tasks. If you need any support, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Support for the final weeks of revision: All other subjects
The below plans are a vital support for pupils in the up-and-coming weeks. The documents below provide detailed information on how pupils can prepare for the summer exams. It is vital that pupils complete these tasks. If you need any support, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The summer examination timetable
The full timetable for the Key Stage 4 exams is below. Pupils will be given their own personalised version of this timetable in the coming days. We recommend that you have a copy of the timetable stuck in each household. If you need an additional copy of your child's timetable, please contact us.
Year 11 in school revision opportunities
Please see the table below which details the revision sessions currently being offered in school for Year 11 pupils. Please check this page regularly for any updates.
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Form Time 08:50 – 09:20 |
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Maths and English Form time revision sessions targeted at specific weaknesses |
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Maths and English Form time revision sessions targeted at specific weaknesses |
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Lunch time 12:40 – 13:10 |
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Computer room access for revision with Maths teacher support B3 Music coursework Support - B4 |
Computer room access for revision with Maths teacher support B3 |
Computer room access for revision B3 |
Computer room access for revision with Maths teacher support B3 |
Computer room access for revision B3 |
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After school 13:30 – 16:15 |
DT Workshop Access (Week A Only) |
Maths Revision M2 DT Workshop Access (Week B Only) |
Science Revision S3 History Revision A5 |
English Revision E4 RE A3 (Week B Only) DT Workshop Access (15:30-16:00) Sports Studies Coursework support B5 Spanish Revision A6 |
French Revision A7
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School Recommended Revision Guides
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Qualification |
Link to revision guides |
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EDUQAS Music |
GCSE Music WJEC/Eduqas Complete Revision & Practice (with Audio & Online Edition) | CGP Books |
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AQA Design and technology |
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AQA GCSE Geography |
GCSE Geography AQA Revision Guide includes Online Edition, Videos & Quizzes | CGP Books
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Edexcel GCSE History |
GCSE (9-1) History Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88 - Revision Guide and Workbook
Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1000-present
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WJEC Hospitality and Catering |
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| AQA GCSE Religious Studies |
GCSE AQA A Religious Studies: Christianity & Islam Revision Question Cards | CGP Books |
Year 11 Parent Carer Information Evening - Tuesday 9th September
It was really encouraging to welcome so many of our Year 11 parents/ carers into school for our first Information Evening. The key focus for our presention was the following and we would encourage you to look over the slides below from the presentation if you were unable to attend. Should you have any questions, please let us know.
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Key dates and a timeline of the year
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Essential online packages to support revision
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Revision opportunities in school
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What effective revision looks like
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How to best support as a parent / carer
Supporting pupils with revision techniques
Below are some suggestions about how you can best support your child to revise effectively:
- Ask them to show you the revision timetable that they have produced in their form times
- Support them to identify a space in which they will revise which is free from distraction
- Make sure that they are hydrated and have healthy snacks available
- Encourage them to talk to you about what they have revised
- Make sure that leisure activities are planned in the week to avoid an overload of revision
- Support them to establish and keep a strong routine of sleep with the very least of eight hours a night.
Online Resources to support revision
Please click on the images below to access the online resources
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