GCSE Preparation and Revision
This page will be essential to help support you during your journey through to Year 11. It is important that you maintain high expectations throughout the year so that you can achieve to the best of your ability.
Always remember our expectations:
- Constant engagement in lessons
- High standard of attendance and punctuality
- Homework +
- Frequent and deliberate revision
- Make the most of every lesson and every intervention
You can refer to the Subjects page to see a list of exam boards and specifications for each subject we teach.
Important Webpages
Most of the important documentation and resources linked to GCSEs can be found on these pages of our website:
- Examination Timetables
- Letters Sent Home
- Document Zone (files referred to in correspondence)
Preparing for Exams
You might find the following links useful when planning for your exams.
- Coping with exam pressure From the official .gov website
- A checklist from the Exams Officer From the official .gov website
- Beating exam stress from ChildLine
- GCSE.com Revision resources for English, Maths, Physics, IT and German.
- Get Revising.co.uk Revision resources, past papers and a revision planner.
- Oak National Academy Free video lessons, resources and activities.
- 40 free learning websites for 11-16 year olds
Recommended resources
Our Subject Leaders have recommended the revision websites and resources below. They have also produced subject-specific revision packs, which are available at the bottom of this page.
We have provided links to websites that sell our recommended revision guides, but you are encouraged to search for alternative outlets that may sell them cheaper.
English
- englisgbiz.co.uk
- novelguide.com Summaries and discussions about popular novels
- sparknotes.com Making sense of confusing books
Maths
- mathsrevision.net
- getrevising.co.uk Resources and information to help you revise
- easymaths.com
- kangeroomaths.com
Collins AQA GCSE Maths (Higher or Foundation)
Science
- schoolscience.co.uk
- gcsescience.net
- app.senecalearning.com
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- freesciencelessons.co.uk
- Cognito on YouTube
- gcsescience.com
- physicsandmathstutor.com
Geography
- NationalGeographic.com Natural world and geographic news and research
- schoolnet.ca
- LearnOnTheInternet.co.uk Learning and teaching website with resources
History
- schoolhistory.co.uk Revision notes specifically for History
- MrAllsopHistory.com Free History revision site inc. podcasts and videos
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
Religious Studies
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- revisioncentre.co.uk
- reonline.org.uk
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Islam 0198422830
GCSE Religious Studies A: Complete Revision & Practice 9781789080926
CGP GCSE Revision Cards (AQA Religious Studies A)
French
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- frenchchinaclick.com
- languagesonline.org.uk
- duolingo.com
- quizlet.com
- app.senecalearning.com
Spanish
- languagesonline.org.uk
- BBC Languages (archived)
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- duolingo.com
- quizlet.com
- app.senecalearning.com
Design Technology
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- technologystudent.com
- Bridge Academy on YouTube
Computer Science
- teach-ict.com
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- reviseict.co.uk
CGP GCSE AQA Computer Science Complete Revision & Practice from WOB
Business
CSE Business AQA Complete Revision and Practice - Grade 9-1 Course (with Online Edition): ideal for the 2023 and 2024 exams (CGP AQA GCSE Business) Amazon
Art
Music
- Garageband (Like Logic X at School) free with Apple devices
- Write music using scores
- A variety of music-based activities
- All in one social music creation platform
- BBC 10 Pieces, Explore Classical Music
- A fun way to generate chord sequences
- Take a lesson, learn a song, practise
- Beat Goes On body percussion videos for students to try
- Ear training/listening practise
- Music Theory practise
- Acapella app - record multiple videos to create layers and parts
- Mix of music, graphics, animation and interactivity
- BBC bitesize for KS3
- Lots of fun playing the piano
Food Technology
- BBC Bitesize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- Bridge Academy on YouTube
Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition: Student Book - Alison Clough-Halstead (Author), Fiona Dowling (Author), Jayne Hill (Author), Bethan Jones (Author), Victoria Ellis (Author)
WJEC Eduqas GCSE 9-1 Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice: Ideal for home learning, 2022 and 2023 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 Revision) - Collins
WJEC Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Practice Tests - Jayne Hill
Physical Education
- senecalearning.com
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- PlanetPE on YouTube
Economics
GCSE Business AQA Revision Guide - for the Grade 9-1 Course: superb for the 2023 and 2024 exams (CGP AQA GCSE Business) Amazon
Drama
Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Play Guide - DNA CGP Books
Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Revision Guide CGP Books
