Year 11 Road to Success

At Hartford Church of England High School, we are committed to supporting our Year 11 students as they embark on the final leg of their secondary school journey. This page is designed to help parents and Year 11 student stay informed, motivated, and equipped for success.

Here, you’ll find all the essential resources and guidance to ensure you’re fully prepared for your GCSEs and beyond. This page will be added to throughout the next few months, but for now you can find important information regarding our BTEC and GCSE Support Sessions and revision techniques.

What You’ll Find Here

Support Session Timetable: An overview of our tailored Year 11 support sessions, designed to provide targeted help in key subjects.
Top Tips for Success: Advice on effective revision techniques, managing stress, and staying organised.
Important Updates: Keep an eye out for announcements about exam schedules, mock results, the launch of our Revision Shop, Passport to the Prom, and any other key deadlines.

Year 11 GCSE Timetable 2025

Here you can find all dates and times of the GCSE exams that will take place at Hartford Church of England High School this summer.

gcse timetable 2025.pdf

Year 11 Support Session Timetable 2025

We’ve created a dedicated timetable to offer extra help in subjects you need most. These sessions take place after school and during lunchtimes—don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask questions and review challenging topics.

btec and gcse support timetable.pdf

Year 11 Easter Revision Timetable 2025

In addition to the weekly lunchtime and after-school support sessions, our dedicated staff will be voluntarily running 29 revision sessions across 16 qualifications during the Easter holidays.

The attached timetable provides details of these sessions. Please note:

Punctuality is essential; students arriving late will not be able to access the school building
Dismissal: Unless parents/carers inform the school before the Easter break, the school will not take
responsibility or seek permission for students who wish to leave early.

easter revision timetable 2025.pdf

Top Tips for Success

Your Year 11 journey is an exciting challenge, and with the right strategies, you can achieve your full potential. To help you prepare, we’ve created a KS4 Revision Booklet packed with practical advice and tools for effective studying. Below are some highlights to get you started:

1. Make the Most of Flashcards

Flashcards are a powerful tool for revising key facts and concepts. Here’s how to use them effectively:

Create Clear Questions and Answers: Write questions on one side and answers on the other to test your memory.
Practice Regularly: Use flashcards for quick, focused sessions. Aim to cover different subjects each day.
Use the Leitner System: Organise flashcards into piles based on how well you know the content and revisit the tricky ones more often.

2. Master the Art of a Brain Dump

Brain dumps are a great way to test your knowledge and identify gaps:

Start Fresh: Grab a blank sheet of paper and write down everything you can remember about a topic.
Review Your Notes: Compare your brain dump with your revision notes to see what you’ve missed.
Repeat and Refine: Keep practicing until your brain dump is thorough and accurate.

Remember, the road to success requires commitment and effort, but you’re not alone in this journey. Your teachers, friends, and family are here to support you every step of the way.

revision booklet 2024.pdf

Passport to Prom 2025

The "Passport to Prom" is an initiative designed to motivate Year 11 students to maintain a strong commitment to their studies in preparation for the summer exams. The criteria for this year's Passport to Prom is outlined below:

passport to prom 2025.pdf