GCSE Parent Information

Updated 24-03-23

This page is updated regularly to give you information about GCSE exams and the support available for students. 

Here is a copy of the presentation which was on display during Year 11 Parents Evening. 

Miss Brown has put together a booklet of helpful tips and advice on dealing with exam stress and looking after yourself whilst doing your GCSEs. 

Exam Stress: Looking after yourself during your gcses

Mrs Bone, Exams Manager, has put together a powerpoint of key informaton students need to be aware of regarding exams.

Exams at Northgate: Key Information

Year 11 Exam Timetable

Subject Information Sheets 

ENGLISH

MATHS

Combined Science

Triple Science

Art and Design

Drama

Geography

Music

Computer Science

Ethics

HISTORY

PE

Design Technology

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Languages

Revision Resources

Subject specific revision resources can be found on the subject information sheets above.

Seneca Learning

Login Details: 
Students should sign in with their school google email

GCSEPod

Login Details:
Students should sign in with their school google email

GCSEPod is a platform that allows students to revise for all of their GCSEs at Northgate. Students automatically view the correct information for the exam boards we use and can complete both assignments set by teachers and their own private revision.
You can view information about how to use GCSEPod by using these links: –
If you have any issues with logging into GCSEPod, please contact Mr Brook for assistance (dbrook@ng6.unity-ed.uk)

Revision Sessions

For more information about revision sessions on offer, please speak to subject staff.

Maths: 

After School
3:15 – 4:15pm
Tuesday
ICT2

English:
11TLY/LT Wednesday after school EN2/3 and Lunchtime by invite only
11KS/GC Monday after school EN6 
11ARI/HV Wk A Monday after School (ARI) EN1 Wk B Thursday (HV) EN1
11MG Thursday after school EN4
11BKW Thursday after school EN7

Science: 

After School
3:15 – 4:15pm
Monday
SC1

Art & Design: 

Art & Design pupils may use the art rooms with prior notice at lunchtimes, breaktimes, before school and after school.

Geography: 

After School
3:25-4:05pm
Friday
GG1

Computer Science: 

Lunchtime
Every Day (Wednesday KS4 only)
CO1

History: 

After School
Wednesday
HI2 
From February 22nd

Drama: 

After school or lunchtime rehearsals will take place in the w/b 17th April ahead of practical exams the following week

Music: 

Revision sessions are offered by arrangement with Miss Brooks

Ethics: 

Lunchtime and After School
Thursday
RE1

PE: 

After School
3:15-4:15pm
Wednesday
PE1

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