GCSE REVISION SUPPORT
YEAR 10/11
For general revision support first please look at the materials available in the Google Classroom for
your subjects, many subjects have a wide range of centre specific resources available there for no
cost. Below is a list of recommended revision guides and useful websites for all your subjects. But
first here is a list of generally useful sites for a wide range of subjects:
• Seneca Learning - Interactive quizzes and tests with supporting information. Please log in
using the sign in with google option and then your school email address and password.
Make sure you select the correct exam boards for your subjects.
• GCSE BiteSize - General support for all GCSE subjects, again be a bit careful with the exam
board as the content does differ
• AQA – Exam board site with specifications, past papers and mark schemes
• OCR – Exam board site with specifications, past papers and mark schemes
• EdExcel (Pearson) – Exam board site with specifications, past papers and mark schemes
• Eduqas – Exam board site with specifications, past papers and mark schemes
English - Edexcel
Revision Guides:
None recommended – the English department produce their own material which is available from
Google classroom or teachers.
Useful websites:
• https://uk.ixl.com/english/year-10
• https://uk.ixl.com/english/year-11
• https://www.sparknotes.com/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zgvg6fr
• https://www.yorknotes.com/gcse/english-literature
Maths - AQA
Revision Guides:
Any AQA GCSE Revision guide at the appropriate tier
• Foundation sets x, y or z
• Higher sets 1 & 2
Useful websites:
• https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/
• https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html
• https://uk.ixl.com/maths/year-10
• https://uk.ixl.com/maths/year-11
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8sg6fr
• https://hegartymaths.com/login/learner
Combined Science - AQA
Revision guides:
• Higher tier
CGP GCSE Combined Science AQA Revision Guide - Higher
ISBN: 9781782945598
• Foundation tier
CGP GCSE Combined Science AQA Revision Guide – Foundation
ISBN: 9781782945604
Useful Websites:
• https://www.freesciencelessons.co.uk/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGEe4KXZrjou9kQx6ezG2w
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Subject=Combined+Science&Exam+Bo
ard=AQA
Triple Biology - AQA
Revision guides:
• Higher Tier
CGP GCSE Biology AQA Revision Guide - Higher
ISBN: 9781782945567
• Foundation Tier
CGP GCSE Biology AQA Revision Guide – Foundation
ISBN: 9781789083248
Useful websites:
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Exam+Board=AQA&Age+Group=GCSE
&Subject=Biology
Triple Chemistry - AQA
Revision guides:
• Higher Tier
CGP GCSE Chemistry AQA Revision Guide – Higher
ISBN: 9781782945574
• Foundation Tier
CGP GCSE Chemistry AQA Revision Guide – Foundation
ISBN: 9781789083224
Useful websites:
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Exam+Board=AQA&Age+Group=GCSE
&Subject=Chemistry
Triple Physics - AQA
Revision Guides:
• Higher Tier
CGP GCSE Physics AQA Revision Guide – Higher
ISBN: 9781782945581
• Foundation Tier
CGP GCSE Physics AQA Revision Guide – Foundation
ISBN: 9781789083231
Useful websites:
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Exam+Board=AQA&Subject=Physics&
Age+Group=GCSE
Geography - AQA
Revision Guides:
• GCSE 9-1 Geography AQA Revision Guide: With all you need to know for your 2022
assessments (GCSE Geography AQA 2016)
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0198423462
Useful websites:
• https://www.internetgeography.net/
• https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/geography-revision/gcse-aqa/
• https://timeforgeography.co.uk/
• https://app.senecalearning.com/teacher/home
History - AQA
Revision guides:
• My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) History, Second edition
Publisher: Hodder education
ISBN: 1510455612
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/gcse-national-5-history/zb2skmn
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Subject=History&Age+Group=GCSE&E
xam+Board=AQA
French - AQA
Revision Guides:
• CGP GCSE AQA French complete revision & practice
ISBN: 9781782945390
• GCP GCSE AQA French vocabulary revision question cards
ISBN: 9781789084566
Useful websites:
• www.linguascope.com Beginner/Intermediate/conjugation station
(login = Cfschool/oceania22)
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Age+Group=GCSE&Exam+Board=AQA
&Subject=French
• https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/stories
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zr8bmfr
Spanish - AQA
Revision Guides:
• CGP GCSE AQA Spanish complete revision & practice
ISBN: 9781782945482
• GCP GCSE AQA Spanish vocabulary revision question cards
ISBN: 9781789084573
Useful websites:
• www.linguascope.com Beginner/Intermediate/conjugation station
(login = Cfschool/oceania22)
• https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Subject=French&Age+Group=GCSE&S
ubject=Spanish
• https://www.thespanishexperiment.com/stories
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z4yyjhv
Art & Design (fine art) - AQA
Revision guides:
None recommended – the Art department have produced their own guide available on Google
classroom
Useful websites:
• https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/a-level-art-ideas
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6hs34j
Business Studies GCSE - AQA
Revision guides:
• GCSE Business for the grade 9-1 Exams
ISBN 9781789080889
Useful websites:
• https://ondemand.tutor2u.net/students/edexcel-a-level-business-grade-booster-digital -
(note this has a cost of £25)
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zvwb382
• https://www.businessed.co.uk/
Business Administration - OCR Vocational:
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zhrphbk
Computing - OCR
Revision guides:
• CGP OCR Computer Science (for grades 9-1 exams) complete revision and practice
Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
ISBN: 9781789085587
Useful websites:
• https://www.101computing.net/category/python-challenges/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zmtchbk
• https://isaaccomputerscience.org/topics/gcse?examBoard=all&stage=all#ocr
Dance - AQA
Revision guides:
None recommended all materials available on Google Classroom
Useful websites:
https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Resources-to-support-remote-dance-
teaching-2021-UPDATE.pdf
https://arts-pool.co.uk/
Drama - AQA
Revision guides:
• Blood Brothers Play Guide for AQA GCSE Drama
Publisher: Illuminate Publishing
ISBN: 978-1911208709
• Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Play Guide - Blood Brothers: superb for the 2023 and 2024 exams
(CGP GCSE Drama)
Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
ISBN: 978-1782949664
Useful websites:
• https://dramaresource.com/drama-strategies/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zrnjwty
Food Preparation and Nutrition - AQA
Revision guides:
• GCSE Food preparation & nutrition Revision & practice
Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
ISBN: 9781789080995
• GCSE Food preparation & nutrition Revision Guide
Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
ISBN: 9781782946496
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zdn9jhv
• https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/d59d0e60-4fa8-11e8-bbba-
738ab127bed6/section/3a2ecae0-5aac-11e8-8337-b1fe33357061/session
Media Studies - OCR
Revision guides:
HODDER Education OCR GCSE (9-1) Media Studies
ISBN: 978-1-5104-2920-8
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztnygk7
• http://www.mediaknowall.com/gcse/gcse.php
• https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5owOo9Ypnbx4ZJ7eNGo2fcHT0qVnvUg0
Music - Eduquas
Revision guides:
N/A
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/gcse-national-5-music/zmgwnrd
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAo_Ycocl1E
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv40mcAM1ZA
Physical Education (GCSE) - AQA
Revision guides:
• CGP GCSE Physical Education Complete Revision & Practice
Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
ISBN: 1782945318
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zp49cwx
• https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/91c639c0-06b3-11e8-a7fa-
d5f998ee5b98/section/a24fede0-06b3-11e8-a7fa-d5f998ee5b98/session
Design and Technology - AQA
Revision guides:
• GCSE AQA Design & Technology
Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)
ISBN: 9781782947554
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zby2bdm
• https://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/revise11.html
Religious Studies - AQA
Revision guides:
OXFORD AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity and Islam Revision Guide
ISBN: 0198422830
Useful websites:
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbndy9q
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4v7gwx
Sports – OCR vocational
Year 11
Revision guides:
https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/subjects/sport-pe/products/14-16/cambridge-national-level-1-
2-sport-studies-boost
Useful websites:
• National Governing body websites (e.g. https://www.thefa.com/ and
https://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/ )
• https://www.ukcoaching.org/
• https://www.sportplan.net/
Year 10
Revision guides:
https://www.cambridge.org/gb/education/subject/vocational/cambridge-national-sport-
studies/cambridge-national-sport-studies-level-1-level-2-digital-student-book-1-year-site-licence-
digital-student-book-2-years-student-book-digital-access-2-years?isbn=9781009113397&format=EB
Useful websites:
• National Governing body websites (e.g. https://www.thefa.com/ and
https://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/ )
• https://www.ukcoaching.org/
• https://www.sportplan.net/
