Principal's Note
It’s the final half term of the year! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are into the business end of the academic season. Year 11 are almost done, but assessments are just beginning for all other year groups. In this crucial time, we ask for your support as parents: please ensure your child has a space to work at home, and please support them in their revision. Getting into good habits around revision is just as important as having good habits around attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
We look forward to seeing what your child can achieve in their end of year exams, and will publish their reports towards the end of the term.
Mr Cole, Principal
Year 11 Amended Timetable
Year 11 pupils are now only expected to attend their GCSE exams and Masterclasses. They should sign in at Reception and be in full academy uniform (no PE kit).
Every pupil has been given a copy of their amended timetable which begins on Monday 8th June.
New Group Reading Tests (NGRTs)
All pupils in Years 7 to 10 will take New Group Reading Tests (NGRTs) as part of their end of year assessments. Please support your child to bring in their fully charged academy laptop every day, along with their earphones.
Pupils will complete their NGRTs on the following days:
- Tuesday 9th June – Year 9
- Monday 15th June – Year 7
- Friday 19th June – Year 8
- Monday 29th June – Year 10
Please read the NGRT letter here for more information.
Mock GCSE Exams and End of Year Assessments
All Year 10 pupils will sit mock GCSE exams from Wednesday 10th June to Tuesday 30th June. Please click on the link below to see what was shared at the Parent Information Event held on 28th April.
Pupils in Years 7 to 9 will take End of Year assessments between Monday 8th June and Friday 26th June.
This year, Ark is trialling software called No More Marking for our end of year Year 7 – 9 English assessments. Please read the No More Marking letter here.
Year 10 Exams Information_April 2026
Refillable Water Bottles
As the weather becomes warmer, we would value your support in ensuring that your child brings a refillable water bottle to school each day.
Plastic water bottles will no longer be available from the canteen at break and lunch times.