
KEY DATES
Thursday 18th December - Last day of term, students dismissed at 12:05pm
Friday 19th December to Friday 2nd January - School holidays
Monday 5th January - New term begins for all students on a Week A timetable

The GCSEs are an important step in every student’s journey through secondary education. At The Portsmouth Academy, we want to support our students to achieve the very best possible results in their GCSEs. Our Curriculum Leaders have complied a recommended list of revision resources for each of their subject areas. Download a copy of the list below.

The JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) publishes a series of documents containing information for candidates about GCSE coursework and exams.
To view the documents, please visit the JCQ's website: Information for Candidate Documents - JCQ Joint Council for Qualifications
The TPA Exam Candidate Booklet helps guide and support students and parents through the examination process. It contains important information about exam procedures and answers frequently asked questions from students and parents.
Click on this link to read the booklet: https://theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/site-portsmouth/assets/files/10003/tpa_exam_candidate_booklet_2025.pdf
| Date | Event |
| Mock Exams Series 1 | Tuesday 4th Nov 2025 to Friday 14th Nov 2025 |
| Year 11 Progress Evening | Wednesday 10th December 2025 |
| Mock Exams Series 2 | Mon 2nd Feb to Fri 6th Feb, Wed 11th Feb, Thu 12th Feb and Mon 23 Feb to Fri 27th Feb |