As exams approach it is understandable to feel anxious. If you have any concerns you can speak to your Head of Year or class teacher. The following website links also have lots of useful advice to help you through, with suggestions for successful revision, exercises to help you feel calm and strategies to use when you feel under pressure.
Exams
Please make sure that you read the following information prior to the beginning of GCSE exams.
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Mock Exams
Year 11 students will take part in Mock exams at the end of October and the beginning of November. This will prepare them for their GCSE exams and help teachers prioritise learning. Click the link to view the timetable.
GCSE Certificates (Late October)
Official certificates for 2026 leavers will be available late October and can be collected from the school reception. You will be required to fetch the certificates in person during school hours.
If you are unable to fetch your certificates and wish another person to collect them on your behalf, you must provide us with LETTER OF AUTHORISATION; this letter must state the name of the person collecting them and their relationship to you.
You must print and sign your name and date it.
The person collecting your certificates will be required to sign, confirming that they have collected them on your behalf, and they will need to bring a photo ID with them. We are not able to release any certificates without this.
Once you have your certificates, please keep them in a safe and
secure place – you will be required to produce them throughout your career.