Students will be supported through a 10-week programme in each subject. This will begin after the February half-term break.
Important dates
• Autumn Term - Year 11 Careers Interviews
• Thursday 20th November - Hanley Castle 6th Form Open Evening
• Thursday 11th December - Hanley Castle 6th Form Applications Deadline
• Monday 12th January - Friday 23rd January - Year 11 Mock Exams
• Friday 6th February - Year 11 Mock Results
• Thursday 12th February - Year 11 Parents Evening (in person)
• Thursday 26th March - Year 11 Advice sheets home
• Thursday 7th May (provisional) - GCSEs start
• Wednesday 24th June - Exam Contingency date
• Thursday 25th June – Year 11 Prom, Stanbrook Abbey
The FAQ sheet, originally printed at the front of the Y11 mocks booklet, can be found here. This summarises some helpful revision strategies and suggestions for support at home. Information about Access Arrangements can be found here. If you need to get in touch with us please use Year11@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.
Click here for links to organisations that can help parents to support various aspects of their child's wellbeing.
Further information on what to expect in exams can be found on the exams pages of our website (the Student Exams Booklet will be useful, which will be updated for the summer 2026 exam series).