English

Year 11 is the GCSE exam year for both English Language and English Literature. Teaching of new content typically finishes early in the year, shifting to structured revision: past-paper practice for Language's unseen comprehension and writing tasks, and essay practice on the specific set texts for Literature.

Because Literature exams are usually closed-book (no text allowed in the exam), students need to know quotations and textual detail from memory: this is one of the most common gaps focused tutoring closes in the final months before exams.