GCSE Preparation
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
- 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.
Examination and Intervention Timetables
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/text guides, but you are encouraged to search for alternative retailers that may sell them cheaper. Use the product's SKU or ISBN codes if you want to ensure you are buying the same item.
English
- englisgbiz.co.uk
- novelguide.com Summaries and discussions about popular novels
- sparknotes.com Making sense of confusing books
Texts to purchase
- CGP A Christmas Carol 9781782943099
- CGP An Inspector Calls 9781841461151
- CGP Macbeth 9781841461168
- CGP Power and Conflict 9781782943617
Maths
- mathsrevision.net
- corbettmaths.com/
- mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html
- physicsandmathstutor.com
- youtube.com/@TheGCSEMathsTutor
- getrevising.co.uk Resources and information to help you revise
- easymaths.com
- kangeroomaths.com
Also see the download section at the very bottom of this page.
Useful books you could purchase
-
Collins AQA GCSE Maths Higher 9780007597345
- Collins AQA GCSE Maths Foundation 9780008113841
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
Also see the download section at the very bottom of this page.
Geography
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
Also see the download section at the very bottom of this page.
Useful books you could purchase
- QA 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
- https://padlet.com/HarrisFederation/DT
Useful books you could purchase
- CGP GCSE Design & Technology AQA Revision Guide 9781782947523
- CGP GCSE Design & Technology AQA Exam Practice Workbook 9781782947530
Computer Science
- teach-ict.com
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- reviseict.co.uk
Useful books you could purchase
Business
Useful books you could purchase
- CGP Business AQA Complete Revision and Practice 9781789080889
Art
Music
- https://portal.focusonsound.com/app-chooser
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zbmct39
- https://padlet.com/HarrisFederation/hfed-music-revision-985mldh9wsrh04r7
Food Technology
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- Bridge Academy on YouTube
Useful books you could purchase
- Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition: Student Book 9781908682857
- WJEC Eduqas GCSE 9-1 Food Preparation and Nutrition All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice 9780008292027
- WJEC Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Practice Tests 9781912820993
Physical Education
- senecalearning.com
- BBC BiteSize A learning and revision resource from the BBC
- PlanetPE on YouTube
Also see the download section at the very bottom of this page.
Economics
Useful books you could purchase
- CGP GCSE Business AQA Revision Guide 9781782946892
Drama
Useful books you could purchase
- CGP GCSE Drama Revision Guide 9781782949626