Key Stage 4
Supporting Success in Years 10 and 11
Year 10 provides the foundation for GCSE success. We encourage students to establish strong habits early through consistent engagement in lessons, homework and independent study, helping them to get ahead rather than catch up in Year 11.
Year 10 Key Dates 2026/2027 |
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| w/c 25th January 2027 | RWS10 Assessment Week |
| February 2027 | RWS 10 Academic Reports to be shared with parents and carers (including GCSE Assessment Grade Bands) |
| 29th April 2027 | Year 10 Parents' Evening (online) |
| 24th - 28th May 2027 | Year 10 Work Experience |
| w/c 7th June 2027 | RWS 10 End of Year Exams begin |
| July 2027 | RWS 10 End of Year reports to be shared with parents and carers |
| July 2027 | RWS 11 Induction Day |
Regular RWS10 updates also highlight important dates, deadlines and key information.
In Year 11, the focus shifts towards preparation for Practice Exams and the final GCSE examinations. Students are expected to make the most of every lesson and commit fully to homework and revision through Satchel One. Families are supported through the fortnightly RWS11 Bulletin, providing key information and guidance throughout this important final year.
Year 11 Key Dates 2026/2027 |
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| Monday 12th October 2026 | Practice Exams, Series 1 |
| Thursday 10th December 2026 | RWS11 Parents' Evening 1 (online) |
| January 2027 | Wave 2 - Extended Tutor time intervention |
| Monday 1st February 2027 | Practice Exams, Series 2 |
| w/c 22nd March 2027 | RWS 11 Parents; Evening 2 (online) |
| w/c 29th March 2027 | Easter School |
| April 2027 | RWS11 Raising Achievement and Celebration Evening |
| May 2027 | GCSE Exams begin and Structured Revision Timetable |
| June 2027 | Shirt signing and celebration |
| Wednesday 23rd June 2027 | FCSE Exams finish |
| Thursday 19th August 2027 | GCSE Results Day |
Key Contacts
Year 10: rws10@rws.uk.net; Year 11: rws11@rws.uk.net
Our RWS KS4 Resources Guide provides students and families with recommended revision guides and resources to support independent study across the GCSE curriculum.
Exam Boards
- English Language and English Literature AQA
- Mathematics Edexcel
- Science (including Double Award and Triple Science) AQA
- Geography Edexcel
- History AQA
- French Edexcel
- German Edexcel
- Art AQA
- Business Studies Eduqas
- Citizenship AQA
- Computer Science OCR
- Design Technology AQA
- Drama AQA
- Film Studies Eduqas
- Media Studies OCR
- Music AQA
- Physical Education AQA
- Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Eduqas