Year 11

Welcome to the Year 11 information page - 

Weekly Newsletter - 15 10 2026

Open Revision Sessions in preparation for forthcoming mock exams are still ongoing

All students are encouraged to make the most of these sessions to support their individual revision programmes in the run up to the Year 11 Mocks.

Parents' Evening - 15th October

A reminder that Year 11 Parents’ Evening is tonight.  Staff would be delighted to discuss student progress and areas for development with you.

Reigate and East Surrey College Applications

Reigate College applications close Friday 16^th October.

The deadline for expressing an interest in applying to East Surrey College is Friday 16^th October.

The course that a student may wish to follow at either college is flexible at this stage. Final decisions can be made at a later date.

A few words from Miss Gibbons

Hello Year 11 Parents and Carers,

My name is Miss Gibbons, and I am delighted to be taking on the role of Year Group Leader for Year 11 this year. This is my fifth year at Oakwood, where I am also an English teacher. Many of you will already know me, as I have had the pleasure of working closely with this year group over the past two years in my role as their Deputy Year Group Leader.

A little about me outside of school: I am from South London and am passionate about travelling and exploring different parts of the world. In my free time, I enjoy ballroom and Latin dancing, going to the gym and, when I have the chance, getting lost in a good book!

Year 11 is an incredibly important year, and I understand that it can bring both excitement and challenges for students and their families. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive community where every student feels encouraged, valued and able to achieve their very best. I will be here to guide and support the year group throughout what I hope will be a rewarding and successful final year at Oakwood.

I look forward to working closely with you and your child moving forward, and I cannot wait to celebrate their successes and achievements later this year. We have an exciting year ahead, and I am very much looking forward to being part of it.

With warmest wishes,

Miss Gibbons 

Weekly Newsletter - 08 10 2026

If they have not already done so, students need to start revising for their November mocks.

Please see below for information regarding applications to both Reigate and East Surrey College - 

Reigate College:

Website Link: Why choose Reigate College? - Reigate College

The applications for Reigate College are now open.

Please see the link below which will take you to the application section of the website:

Application Form and Admissions Policy - Reigate College

We would strongly advise that if you and your child have booked an open evening at the college, to wait until you have attended before applying to the college. This is to ensure that your child is aware of all their options before selecting the courses they wish to apply for.

Deadline to apply: Friday 16th October (the day we break up for October Half Term)

East Surrey College:

Website Link: East Surrey College - Be Brilliant. Learn, Innovate and Succeed

As Oakwood School is one of East Surrey College’s partner school, they have granted Early Application Access for our students. To be eligible for this, students need to complete the form below:

Early Application Access for Partner School for Students

Once East Surrey have reviewed the forms, your child will be sent an email (to the one they have imputed on the form), to complete their application.

Deadline to Complete the ‘Early Application Access Form’: Friday 16th October 2026 – If students do not sign up for the early access, they will have to apply to the college via their website, but priority will not be given.

Deadline to Apply to The College: Friday 18th December 2026

Support with Applications

To support students with their applications, we have created a tutor time rota which will allow students dedicated time in school to complete their college applications and seek guidance if required. However, students are also welcome to complete their applications at home if they feel comfortable doing so.

Bike Amnesty Event - see below

Mr Tunstill

Weekly Newsletter - 01 10 2026

A big thank you to all students who supported last night’s Open Evening, either as a Tour Guide or supporting the curriculum within subject areas

Open Revision Sessions start on Monday 5^th October.  Look out for the timetable which will be published shortly.

From Monday 5th October, students will be working on their college applications during tutor time according to the timetable below:

If they have not already done so, students need to start revising for their November mocks.

Please see below for information regarding applications to both Reigate and East Surrey College - 

Reigate College:

Website Link: Why choose Reigate College? - Reigate College

The applications for Reigate College are now open.

Please see the link below which will take you to the application section of the website:

Application Form and Admissions Policy - Reigate College

We would strongly advise that if you and your child have booked an open evening at the college, to wait until you have attended before applying to the college. This is to ensure that your child is aware of all their options before selecting the courses they wish to apply for.

Deadline to apply: Friday 16th October (the day we break up for October Half Term)

East Surrey College:

Website Link: East Surrey College - Be Brilliant. Learn, Innovate and Succeed

As Oakwood School is one of East Surrey College’s partner school, they have granted Early Application Access for our students. To be eligible for this, students need to complete the form below:

Early Application Access for Partner School for Students

Once East Surrey have reviewed the forms, your child will be sent an email (to the one they have imputed on the form), to complete their application.

Deadline to Complete the ‘Early Application Access Form’: Friday 16th October 2026 – If students do not sign up for the early access, they will have to apply to the college via their website, but priority will not be given.

Deadline to Apply to The College: Friday 18th December 2026

Support with Applications

To support students with their applications, we have created a tutor time rota which will allow students dedicated time in school to complete their college applications and seek guidance if required. However, students are also welcome to complete their applications at home if they feel comfortable doing so.

Weekly Newsletter - 23 09 2026

Year 11 PE students have successfully completed their mock practical exams

The recent Year 11 Geography trips to Seaford were very successful.

Thank you to all those who took part.

GCSE Dance exams are taking place this week. Good luck to all those involved.

The Futures Fair takes place on Tuesday 13th October.

Reigate College and East Surrey College took assembly on Tuesday of this week to launch this year’s application process.

Please see below for information regarding applications to both Reigate and East Surrey College - 

Reigate College:

Website Link: Why choose Reigate College? - Reigate College

The applications for Reigate College are now open.

Please see the link below which will take you to the application section of the website:

Application Form and Admissions Policy - Reigate College

We would strongly advise that if you and your child have booked an open evening at the college, to wait until you have attended before applying to the college. This is to ensure that your child is aware of all their options before selecting the courses they wish to apply for.

Deadline to apply: Friday 16th October (the day we break up for October Half Term)

East Surrey College:

Website Link: East Surrey College - Be Brilliant. Learn, Innovate and Succeed

As Oakwood School is one of East Surrey College’s partner school, they have granted Early Application Access for our students. To be eligible for this, students need to complete the form below:

Early Application Access for Partner School for Students

Once East Surrey have reviewed the forms, your child will be sent an email (to the one they have imputed on the form), to complete their application.

Deadline to Complete the ‘Early Application Access Form’: Friday 16th October 2026 – If students do not sign up for the early access, they will have to apply to the college via their website, but priority will not be given.

Deadline to Apply to The College: Friday 18th December 2026

Support with Applications

To support students with their applications, we have created a tutor time rota which will allow students dedicated time in school to complete their college applications and seek guidance if required. However, students are also welcome to complete their applications at home if they feel comfortable doing so.

Weekly Newsletter - 17 09 2026

Year 11 continue to make a positive academic start to the Year.

7462 Reward points have been gained so far.

Congratulations to 11SAH who achieved 72 Reward Points in the first 2 days of the academic year.

Congratulations to 11W Maths whose positive start to the year has not gone unnoticed.

Year 11 PE students are currently working hard on their Mock Practical exam. Good Luck to all those taking part.

Year 11 Geography students are visiting Seaford this week, gathering data to support their learning.

A reminder to take advantage of what is on offer to build in some down time outside of the classroom.

Reigate College Open Evenings are up and running. Visit their website or use the QR code that has been sent out to book your visit.

Reigate College will also be in assembly next week to showcase Post 16 courses and to launch their application process.

Please come along to the Year 11 Parent Information Evening on Tuesday 22^nd September to get a glimpse of what this final year has in store and how best to support students as they prepare for mocks and GCSE exams next summer.

Weekly Newsletter - 10 09 2026

Congratulations to 11SAH who achieved 72 Reward Points in the first 2 days of the academic year.

Congratulations to 11W Maths whose positive start to the year has not gone unnoticed.

Year 11 have made a positive start to their final year and are focussed on their learning. Staff have already issued 1200 reward points in recognition of this.

This term’s extra curricular programme will soon be up and running. Take advantage of what is on offer to build in some down time outside of the classroom.

Reigate College Open Evenings are already up and running. Visit their website or use the QR code that has been sent to parents/carers to book your visit.

East Surrey College

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