Year 11 GCSE Support
On Thursday 19th August 2027, your child will receive their GCSE results.
Now is the time to begin with the end in mind. The level of effort, commitment and engagement that students demonstrate throughout Year 11 will have a significant impact on the outcomes they achieve next summer.
The information on this page is designed to help you and your child make the most of the months ahead, enabling them to achieve their full potential and keep as many future opportunities open as possible.
As we all know, there is no secret to success. Success comes from preparation, hard work, perseverance and learning from mistakes. As your child prepares for their next set of GCSE mock examinations in November, it is important that they establish effective study habits, revision routines and independent learning strategies now. Mock examinations not only provide students with valuable exam experience, but also help identify strengths and areas for improvement well before their final GCSE examinations begin. What students do before and after their mocks is just as important as the examinations themselves.
An essential part of this success is the guidance, encouragement and support students receive from home. As parents and carers, it can sometimes be difficult to know how best to help, particularly as GCSE courses, assessment methods and revision techniques have evolved significantly over time. We understand that many families lead busy lives, and supporting revision can often feel challenging. Therefore, as part of our commitment to working in partnership with parents and carers, staff at St Benedict's have produced this GCSE Revision & Support Guide to provide practical advice, useful resources and clear guidance on how best to support your child throughout Year 11.
To make full use of all live links and resources, please download a PDF copy of this booklet using the PDF button located in the top-right corner of the flipbook webpage.
We encourage you to read through the guide carefully with your child and to engage with the support materials provided throughout the year.
Our dedicated staff offer a comprehensive GCSE revision programme tailored to support students throughout the examination season. Revision sessions take place at various times before, during and after the school day. A timetable of revision opportunities can be found below.
St Benedict's Catholic College Revision Support Sessions
In preparation for the Year 11 mock examinations and the GCSE examinations next summer, our Heads of Department and Subject Coordinators have provided practical guidance on next steps for improvement. This advice, along with subject-specific information and examination updates, can be accessed via the departmental links below.
Ahead of the November mock examination series, our annual Year 11 GCSE Information Evening takes place before the October half-term break. Holding this event early in the academic year ensures that students and their families are equipped with effective revision strategies, wellbeing advice, attendance guidance and subject-specific advice before mock examinations begin.
During the evening, key members of staff will share the latest information about the Year 11 learning journey, advise on how parents and carers can support learning at home, and provide practical strategies to help students revise effectively, stay motivated and maximise their potential. The event is designed to ensure that every student approaches their mock examinations with clear direction, confidence and a strong understanding of the steps needed to achieve success.
We greatly appreciate the support of all parents and carers who attend. A strong partnership between home and the college is essential in helping students understand the importance of the months ahead and encouraging them to fully engage with both their learning and examination preparation.
Please see below a summary of our most recent GCSE Information Evening presentation.
