Year 11
Easter Revision Opportunities
These days will start at 9am and end at 3pm. Students do not need to wear uniform, but will need to bring food and drink as the canteen will not be open.
7th April Maths Revision Day (two groups - one at grade 7+ and above and one aiming for grades 4, 5 & 6)
8th April English Revision Day (two groups - one at grade 7+ and above and one aiming for grades 4, 5 & 6)
9th April Science Revision Day to cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Please see the Preparing for Success information that was reviewed at our Preparing for Success Evening on 27 March 2025:
Preparing for Success Presentation 24-25
Supporting Y11s (including preparing for exams)
Year 11 can be a daunting year for students parents and carers. We aim to provide the support and opportunities to make Year 11 successful and a straightforward as possible.
As we approach the final set of mock exams and then the real exams we have a lot of support in place for Year 11.
This page will detail some of that support.
Support Available in School
In school, we follow a programme of events designed to help students to know what they should be doing at each stage of their preparation.
For more detailed information about the support in place, please see the monthly letters at the bottom of this page.
Revision
All students should have a revision timetable that they are following. We would advise having a copy at home where everyone can see it. I have made it clear to the students that having rest days and breaks is very important, along with working on a variety of subjects each week. I have put some videos on study techniques on our website that will help students to use their revision time effectively. Please encourage them to use these videos.
Top tips for Revision can be found here: How to Maximise Your Progress - Top Tips
We also have a parent guide to revision techniques: Parent Guide to Revision
Revision Sessions
Super Saturdays
Super Saturdays have been a terrific success with over 30 students regularly taking part and revising in a relaxed, warm and purposeful atmosphere each Saturday from 9.00am to 12.00pm.
After half term we will start these sessions again and they will focus on specific subjects. The programme is in the table below. Students can still come to do their own revision, but the subject sessions are very valuable.
To take part in Super Saturdays please sign your child up by completing the form here: Super Saturday Sign Up Sheet
Summer Exams and Leaving Dates
The summer exams will run from early May until June 26th. The exam boards have contingency days that they use if they need to move an exam for any reason. Exam boards have stated that all students must be available up to and including Wednesday 25th June 2025. This is in case any exams have to be rescheduled for unforeseen reasons.
Some subjects such as BTECs, Drama and languages have exams before these dates for orals and performances. It is vital that all students attend their exams on time and fully prepared.
The Year 11 official leaving date will be Monday 16th June and all students must attend every day up to and including Monday 16th June. There are some exams after this date that students must attend, however, students do not need to attend lessons after Thursday 19th June.
The Year 11 Prom is happening on Thursday 26th June at Fakenham Racecourse. Tickets are now on sale via School Comms for £30.
The Fakenham Sixth Form Induction Day in on Thursday 3rd July and successful applicants to the Sixth Form will be informed of the details in due course.
Exam results will be published on Thursday 21st August and will be available from 9.00am in the school hall and you can then enrol at Fakenham Sixth Form from 9.00am.
Important Dates For The Rest of Academic Year 2024-2025
Yr 11 October 2024 Parent Letter
Year 11 Parents information Evening
Year 11 Letter 26 February 2025
