KEY DATES
Friday 13th February: Last Day of Term
Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February: Half Term School Holiday
Monday 23rd February: Start of New Term
Links: Year 10 Progress Evening Letter Year 11 February Mock Exam Timetable
KEY DATES
Friday 13th February: Last Day of Term
Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February: Half Term School Holiday
Monday 23rd February: Start of New Term
Links: Year 10 Progress Evening Letter Year 11 February Mock Exam 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 |
| Year 11 Progress Evening | Wednesday 25th March 2026 |
| GSCE Exam Contingency Day - Students must be available all day. | Wednesday 24th June 2026 |
| Prom, Portsmouth Marriot Hotel | Wednesday 1st July |
