Year 13

Year 13

Year 13 | North Oxfordshire Academy Sixth Form

Year 13: Your Final Year

Year 13 is an important year as students complete their Level 3 qualifications and prepare for their next steps after Sixth Form.

Students are encouraged to make full use of lessons, independent study time, revision resources and the support available from their teachers and the Sixth Form team.

This page provides information about examination preparation, key dates and additional support for Year 13 students.

Mock Examinations and Revision

Mock examinations help Year 13 students assess their progress, identify areas for improvement and prepare for their final examinations.

Students should revise content from both Year 12 and Year 13, using feedback from teachers to prioritise topics that need further attention.

Revision tips

  • Create a realistic revision timetable that balances different subjects.

  • Practise applying knowledge through past examination questions and papers.

  • Review feedback from assessments and focus on areas for improvement.

  • Use the learning resources provided by subject teachers, including materials available through Microsoft Teams.

Preparing for mock examinations

Students should attend their scheduled mock examinations and follow the examination instructions provided by the academy.

Information about mock examination dates, arrangements and any approved access arrangements will be communicated to students by the Sixth Form team.

Additional support

Year 13 students can access support from their subject teachers and the Sixth Form team throughout their final year.

Further information is available on the following pages:

  • Sixth Form Exams – examination arrangements, guidance and results information.

  • UCAS and Careers – support with university applications, apprenticeships and next steps after Sixth Form.

Students who need individual advice or support should speak to a member of the Sixth Form team.

Welfare Support

Students can access wellbeing and pastoral support throughout Year 13, particularly during periods of examination preparation and when making decisions about their next steps.

Students who are experiencing difficulties with their studies, examinations or wellbeing are encouraged to speak to their tutor, a member of the Sixth Form team or the academy's welfare team.

Support is available to help students manage the pressures of their final year and identify appropriate sources of further advice when needed.