Welcome to your one-stop destination for effective revision strategies, top tips, and online resources to help you be successful in preparing for your GCSEs. Whether you're just getting started or fine-tuning your final preparation, this page is here to support you every step of the way.

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These strategies are backed by research and recommended by experts:

1. Retrieval Practice

• Test yourself regularly using flashcards, quizzes, or past papers.
• Don’t just re-read notes – actively recall information.
• Example: Cover your notes and try to write down everything you remember.

2. Spacing

• Spread your revision over time instead of cramming.
• For example, revise a topic for 30 minutes every few days rather than 3 hours in one go.

3. Interleaving

• Mix up subjects or topics in a single session.
• This helps you learn to switch between different types of problems and improves long-term retention.

4. Elaborative Interrogation

• Ask yourself “Why is this true?” to deepen your understanding.
• Connect new information to what you already know.

5. Teach Someone Else

• Explaining a topic to a friend or family member helps reinforce your understanding.

6. Use Pre-Questions

• Before reading or watching a video, ask yourself what you expect to learn. This primes your brain to retain more.

7. Minimise Distractions

• Keep your phone out of sight.
• Study in a quiet, tidy space.

8. Stay Healthy

• Eat breakfast, drink water, and get enough sleep.
• These habits improve concentration and memory.
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Top Websites for GCSE Revision

Here are some of the best online platforms to support your revision

Website	Description
BBC Bitesize	Interactive lessons, videos, and quizzes for all subjects.
Seneca Learning	Free, gamified revision courses tailored to exam boards.
Save My Exams	Past papers, model answers, and revision notes.
GCSEPod	Short, expert-led video “pods” for all subjects.
Physics & Maths Tutor	Excellent for science and maths past papers and notes.
Get Revising	Create revision timetables and access shared resources.
Study Rocket	Free lessons and revision content for all major subjects.
Cognito	Animated videos and quizzes for science and maths.
Quizlet	Flashcards and games to test your knowledge.
TutorChase	High-quality study notes and past paper practice.
Sparx Maths	Personalised maths homework and revision platform used by COPA.
Sparx Science	Interactive science learning platform aligned with the curriculum.

 

 

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Final Tips

• Start early – the earlier you begin, the more you can space out your learning.
• Use a revision timetable – plan your time and stick to it.
• Practice under exam conditions – simulate real exam settings to build confidence.
• Ask for help – speak to your teachers if you're stuck or unsure.

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Exam Board and Revision Guide Information

If you are looking to purchase revision guides for your child, it is important you purchase the guide for the correct exam board. Please see an overview below:

Subject	Exam Board Studied	Recommended Revision Guide
English	AQA	CGP AQA GCSE (9-1)
Mathematics	OCR	CGP OCR GCSE (9-1)
Science	AQA	CGP AQA GCSE (9-1) Trilogy Combined Science
History	Edexcel	CGP Edexcel GCSE (9-1)
Geography	WJEC	WJEC GCSE Geography GCSE (9-1)
Spanish	AQA	CGP Spanish AQA 9-1 Translation book
Enterprise and Marketing	OCR	Clear Revise OCR Nationals Enterprise and Marketing
Sports Studies	OCR vocational	CGP Sports Studies
Music	BTEC	CGP BTEC Music
Health and Social Care	OCR Vocational	Provided by Academy
Food and Nutrition	AQA	AQA GCSE Food and Nutrition
Art	AQA	CGP GCSE Art