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  • Exam Anxiety Session for Parents - Friday 24th April

    Published 23/04/26

    If you are having problems completing the form, please email l.holt@oakwoodacademy.org.uk or call the school to reserve 1 or 2 seats at this session.

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    You are warmly invited to attend a session on exam anxiety led by our Educational Psychologist, Annie Newton, on Friday 24th April 2026, from 2:00–3:00pm.  

    This session is designed to help you support your child through the stresses of examinations. It will provide practical advice and strategies on how best to manage anxiety and promote wellbeing during this important time.

    Please see attached flyer for further details. Click here to view the flyer and get all the details

    We hope you can join us.

    Yours sincerely,

    L Holt (SENDCO)

    L Charles (Asst. SENDCo)

    C Cumberpatch (Asst. SENDCo)

    Please complete the microsoft form (link below) to confirm attendance by Wednesday 22nd April.  Spaces will be allocated in the order they are received as we only have a limited number.

    Year 10 & 11 exam anxiety session for parents – Fill out form

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  • Redhill Trust Handball Games at Nottingham University

    Published 23/04/26

    On Wednesday 22nd April, we took 40 students from year 7-10 to Nottingham University to take part in the Redhill Trust Handball Games. All of our teams performed exceptionally well throughout the day, demonstrating great teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. The students were a credit to the academy and represented us brilliantly both on and off the court. It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, and we are extremely proud of their efforts.

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  • Students Shine at National Rowing Competition in London

    Published 21/04/26

    'Well done to all of our students that attended the National Rowing Competition in London on Friday 20th March. They all represented not just the Academy but the whole Redhill Trust and were lucky enough to come away with 2 medals - well done Harry (Y7) and Isla (Y9).'

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  • Year 11 Photos

    Published 26/01/26

    This event will take place between 8:45am and 12:30pm on 11/03/2026

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  • Year 9 Parent's and Option Evening

    Published 26/01/26

    Year 9 Parent's and Option Evening - Tuesday 10 March 4-7pm - bookings now open. 

    Letter attached.

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  • Year 10 Review Week

    Published 19/01/26

    Year 10 Review Week

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  • Year 7 Review Week

    Published 15/01/26

    Year 7 Review Week

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  • Former Year 11's Celebration Evening

    Published 26/11/25
    Come and collect your GCSE ceritifcates and have a drink and chat with SLT  5-6:30pm 26/11/25 If you can't make it, collect and sign for your certificates before 19 December during office hours from reception. 
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  • Year 11 Mock Exams

    Published 17/11/25

    Here you will find useful information and support regarding exams.

    Overview of Y11 mock exam arrangements here. 

    Year 11 Mocks

    Date Start Time Title Duration
    Mon 17th Nov 9.00am English Literature P2/Y12 PE Unit 19 2h 15m/2h 30m
    Mon 17th Nov 1.15pm Maths P1 (non-calculator) 1h 30m
    Tue 18th Nov 9.00am Combined Science Physics + Triple Physics P1 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Tue 18th Nov 1.15pm History P1: Medicine 1h 20m
    Wed 19th Nov 9.00am Combined Science Chemistry + Triple Chemistry P1 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Wed 19th Nov 1.15pm Maths P2 (calculator) 1h 30m
    Thu 20th Nov 9.00am English Language P1/Y12 PE Unit 2 1h 45m/2h 30m
    Thu 20th Nov 1.15pm HSC CNAT/PE CNAT 1h 15m/1h 15m
    Fri 21st Nov 9.00am Maths P3 (calculator)/Y13 Unit 1 1h 30m/1h 30m
    Fri 21st Nov 1.15pm Geography P1/Computer Science P1 1h 30m/1h 30m
    Mon 24th Nov 9.00am Combined Science Biology + Triple Biology P1 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Mon 24th Nov 1.15pm Spanish Writing F/H 1h 15m
    Tue 25th Nov 9.00am DT + Food Group 3 Practical 2h + 3h
    Tue 25th Nov 1.15pm History P3: Germany 1h 30m
    Wed 26th Nov 9.00am Religious Studies P1 – Philosophy/Business 1h 45m/1h 45m
    Wed 26th Nov 1.15pm Geography P2/Computer Science P2 1h 15m/1h 30m
    Thu 27th Nov 9.00am Spanish Listening & Reading F/H + Food Group 2 Practical 1h 45m/2h + 3h
    Thu 27th Nov 1.15pm Religious Studies P2 Ethics/mop ups 1h 45m
    Fri 28th Nov 9.00am Art/Music/mop ups + Food Group 1 Practical 3h/1h 30m + 3h
    Fri 28th Nov 1.15pm Art/Hospitality/mop ups 2h/1h 30m
    Mon 1st Dec 9.00am Spanish Speaking Exams (by appointment) All day
    Tues 2nd Dec 9.00am Spanish Speaking Exams (by appointment) All day
    Thu 4th Dec 9.00am Spanish Speaking Exams (by appointment) All day

    Year 9 exams are 26th January for one week and will be done in lessons.

    Year 7 exams are 23rd March for one week and will be done in lessons.

    Year 10 exams are 20th April for two weeks and will be done in Hall.

    Year 8 exams are 8th June for one week and will be done in lessons.

     

    Useful Information (PDFs)

    GCSEs start 8th May 2025, timetable attached

    Date Start Time Title Duration
    TBC 9.00am Art 5h
    TBC 9.00am Art 5h
    Fri 8th May 9.00am Sport Studies R184 1h 15m
    Mon 11th May 9.00am English Literature P1 1h 45m
    Mon 11th May 1.15pm Business Studies P1 1h 45m
    Tue 12th May 9.00am RE P1 1h 45m
    Tue 12th May 1.15pm Combined Science Biology + Triple Biology P1 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Wed 13th May 9.00am Geography P1 1h 30m
    Wed 13th May 1.15pm Computer Science P1  1h 30m
    Thu 14th May 9.00am Maths P1 1h 30m
    Fri 15th May 9.00am History P1 1h 20m
    Mon 18th May 9.00am Combined Science Chemistry + Triple Chemistry P1 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Tue 19th May 9.00am English Literature P2 2h 15m
    Tue 19th May 1.15pm Computer Science P2 1h 30m
    Wed 20th May 1.15pm RE P2 1h 45m
    Thu 21st May 9.00am English Language P1 1h 45m
    Thu 21st May  1.15pm Business Studies P2 1h 45m
    Half Term
    Tue 2nd June 9.00am Combined Science Physics + Triple Physics P1 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Wed 3rd June 9.00am Maths P2 1h 30m
    Wed 3rd June 1.15pm Geography P2/Health & Social Care R032 1h 30m/1h 15m
    Thu 4th June 9.00am History P2 1h 50m
    Fri 5th June 9.00am English Language P2 1h 45m
    Fri 5th June 1.15pm Music 1h 15m
    Mon 8th June 9.00am Combined Science Biology + Triple Biology P2 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Tue 9th June 9.00am Spanish Listening + Reading  35m/45m + 45m/1h
    Tue 9th June 1.15pm History P3 1h 30m
    Wed 10th June 9.00am Maths P3 1h 30m
    Wed 10th June 1.15pm Design and Technology 2h
    Thu 11th June 9.00am Geography P3 1h 30m
    Fri 12th June 9.00am Combined Science Chemistry + Triple Chemistry P2 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Fri 12th June 1.15pm Hospitality 1h 20m
    Mon 15th June 9.00am Combined Science Physics + Triple Physics P2 1h 15m/1h 45m
    Tue 16th June 9.00am Spanish Writing 1h/1h 15m 

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    Year 10 exams are 20th April for two weeks and will be done in the Sports Hall - timetable will come out about a month before.

    Examination Policy

    All examination centres are required to publish information concerning public examinations hosted by the centre. The link below will open the Redhill School Policy for Assessment Decisions and Examination Procedures.

    Redhill Academy Examination Policy

    Word Processor Policy

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  • Congratulations Team PE

    Published 24/09/25

    Congratulations Team PE!!!

    It was an honour for our PE Team to be nominated for the ‘Team of the Year’ Award by The Redhill Academy Trust and an even greater privilege to see them win on Friday night.

    Well done to Miss MacNaughton, Miss Fowkes, Mrs Cooke, Mr McNeill, Mr Truchet, Mr Molyneux and Mr Brooke.

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  • New Communications Guide available

    Published 18/06/24

    Please click here to access our new Communications Policy Guide.

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