Year 11 Students
Stay on Track, Study Smart and Succeed
This is your go-to space for staying organised, focused, and supported throughout your final year at Rye College. Here you'll find key dates, revision tips, study tools, and wellbeing resources to help you manage your time, boost your confidence, and prepare for success. Whether you're planning your revision or just looking for some support, everything you need is right here.
Read our latest Year 11 Online Newsletter Here
Important Dates
| Exams Periods and Assessment Days | |
| Pre-Public Examinations Series 1 | Monday, 3rd November - Friday, 7th November 2025 |
| Pre-Public Examinations Series 2 | Friday, 6th February - Thursday, 12th February 2026 |
| Summer Final Exam Series |
Starts Wednesday, 6th May 2026. Timetable to be shared shortly |
| Drama Exam Performance Day | Friday, 21st November 2025 |
| Drama Controlled Written Assessment Day | Friday, 5th December 2025 |
| Art Craft and Design Pre-Public Exam | Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 |
| Fine Art Pre-Public Exam | Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 |
| Photography Pre-Public Exam | Thursday, 4th - Friday 5th December 2025 |
| Dance Set Phrase Exam | Thursday, 18th December 2025 |
| Dance Performance in Duo/Trio Exam | Thursday, 19th March 2026 |
| Art, Craft and Design Externally Set Assignment | Monday 20th - Tuesday 21st April 2026 |
| Fine Art Externally Set Assignment | Wednesday, 22nd April - Thursday, 23rd April 2026 |
| Dance Choreography Exam | Wednesday, 22nd April - Thursday, 23rd April 2026 |
| Photography Externally Set Assignment | Monday, 27th April - Tuesday 28th April 2026 |
| Coursework Submission Deadlines | |
| Art and Photography | Monday, 20th April 2026 |
| Engineering | TBC |
| Sports Science | TBC |
| Dance | Thursday, 7th May 2026 |
| Drama | Thursday, 7th May 2026 |
| Music | Thursday, 7th May 2026 |
Exams
Year 11 February PPE Timetable
Revision Clubs and Half Term Revision Timetables
Subject Area Revision Resources
GCSE Art and Photography Revision Guide
GCSE Music Course Outline and ResourcesSports Science Revision GuideGeography Revision Guide
Maths Revision GuideBiology Foundation Revision Chemistry Foundation RevisionPhysics Foundation RevisionBiology Higher Revision Chemistry Higher RevisionPhysics Higher RevisionBiology Triple RevisionChemistry Triple Revision Physics Triple Revision
Engineering Past Papers
Engineering Past Paper 1 Loose Sheet
Engineering Past Paper 2 Loose Sheet
Revision Tips and Useful Resources
GCSE Helpful Revision Resources
Year 11 Letters Home
Year 11 Revision Letter - Further Information
Year 11 October Half Term Revision Letter
Year 11 Progress Evening and Success at 16 Event Letter
College Application Deadlines & Guidance
The deadline for internal applications is the end of term 2, as these need to be processed by Mrs Starkey. This helps students manage their time and ensures they can focus on mock interviews, PPEs, and revision.
Students can apply over the holidays, but please note these applications may not be processed until we return to school.
How to Apply
- All applications must be made through:
- Careers East Sussex (accessed by all students in Life Education lessons)
- Or by creating an account on Kent Choices (for some Kent colleges)
Known College Deadlines
- Bexhill College – 17th January
- ESCG – 31st January
Tip: Apply as soon as possible—courses fill up quickly!
Wellbeing Resources
BBC Bitesize - Wellbeing Resources
Navigating Exam Season Guide for Parents
Key Contacts
Mrs. Greenough - KS4 Director of Learning Attainment
Mrs. Gall - Student Support Manager
Miss Powell - Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs. Springell - Place2Be School Project Manager