PPE Exams: 21st October to 14th November 2025

Dear Parents/Carers

You will be aware that Year 11 have their Pre Public Examinations (PPE’s) in all of their subjects between 21st October and 14th November 2025. Following their exams that took place at the end of Year 10, this is their first chance in Year 11 to engage in a replica of the exams they will face next Summer.

An assembly will be held on Monday 14th October outlining the examination period, time management, expectations during this time and information about next steps after exams conclude. We will be circulating personalised timetables for each student early next week so please expect to see these shared at home with you. For your reference, the full timetable is below.

Notes

1) The conflicting times shared for some exams depend upon whether a student is studying either higher or foundation tier in that subject.

2) The timetable above has been slightly altered since the conclusion of the Steps to Success Evening last month. Please use the Timetable shared above!

What can I do to help prepare my child for the next few weeks?

Double check they have all of the necessary equipment at home. They must have a clear pencil case that contains pens, pencils, a ruler, calculator, highlighters as well as a protractor and compass for Maths. Clear pencil cases are available to purchase through student reception at the Academy.
Be relentlessly positive. 3 weeks of exams is challenging, and the experience is emotionally very demanding. Your support at home will go a long way to making their experience that much more positive.
Encourage revision throughout. Students should be focused and revising for every subject. October half term falls during the exam period and this is a particularly great opportunity to maximise their revision time.
Keep us informed. If your child is finding exams challenging, then please let us know. The Year 11 Team will do all we can to support your child throughout

What happens if my child is ill or misses an exam?

We endeavour to offer catch up slots for students if they were to miss an examination. Given the tight turnaround and demands upon students, there are some circumstances where we may not be able to facilitate this within the examination window. Students will be given access to papers in this instance but may not be able to complete them in the structured examination way. Some subjects may be able to facilitate a catch up during their lesson time following PPE’s concluding.

When will I know their results?

Students will find out their scores through a mock results morning in late November. (The exact date will be confirmed nearer the time). They will then be undertaking some informed feedback upon completion of their exams through lessons and homework. These personalised next steps are extremely important to help move their grades in the right direction.

Will I have an opportunity to discuss results and progress with staff?

Yes. The best time to do this will be Year 11 Parents Evening on Thursday 4th December 2025. (This will be an in-person event).

My child wishes to apply for a next step provider (Post 16, Apprenticeship etc) but they have requested predicted grades.

We will be issuing predicted grades based upon their results and teacher professional judgement following this round of exams. It may be wise to pause applications (if predicted grades are required) until this time.

I hope you find the above information helpful; however, if you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at josh.hocking@clf.uk.

Kind regards

Josh Hocking | Associate Assistant Principal