We look forward to welcoming your children back to Redmoor Academy for the start of the 2025-26 academic year. As a reminder;
Weds 27th August: Years 7 & 11 only
Thurs 28th August: all year groups
Our term dates for this year and the next can be found here.
Important Information:
Unfortunately, the new electricity sub-station to power the new Science Block and Sports Hall has been delayed due to legal issues around the ownership of the land Redmoor is on. This is incredibly frustrating to us all.
There are multiple knock on effects of this for the day to day operation of the school which we are managing to minimise the impact on students.
However, we do not have enough changing room facilities until the Sports Hall is in use. As a result, students will need to wear their PE kit to school on days they have PE lessons.
Please make sure students always have spare footwear and socks with them (or in lockers) in case the weather is wet.
Students will be given timetables on their first day of school and will not need to be in PE kit on their first day.
As soon as we have an update on the use of our new facilities, we will keep you informed.
We look forward to welcoming your children back to school.
All staff at Redmoor wish to congratulate our ‘Class of 2025’ on receiving their first set of official qualifications. We hope that our students are all pleased with their grades and are excited about the next stages of their journeys – whether they’re embarking upon an apprenticeship, employment or further study. All of the staff here at Redmoor are incredibly proud of all of our students and their special achievements this year. They’ve shown such resilience and determination throughout their time with us here and we wish them all the very best for their very bright futures.
Post-Results Services
Unfortunately some students might be unhappy with their results and may want to look into their performance further, and, if they choose to, to have their papers checked by examiners for a second time. However, there are fees that students/parents will need to pay and important deadlines that you will need to be aware of. Please read through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below to find out more about the exam boards’ post-results services on offer.
Remember, the first thing you need to do is talk to us. You can contact your class teacher, Head of Department, Ms Sinclair or Mrs Nichols to discuss any of your concerns. We are here to help you understand your grades.
Post-Results Information 2025
What services do exam boards offer?
Exam boards offer 3 main post-results services to you as individual candidates, as follows:
Access to an electronic copy of your script: if you request this then your teachers will review your marked paper(s) carefully to decide whether to proceed with one of the next two options. They will contact you to let you know what their professional advice is.
A clerical re-check: this is a paid service where an examiner will make sure that all parts of the exam paper(s) were marked, that all marks were counted / added up correctly, that grade boundaries have been correctly applied and that the result matches the marks on the paper.
A review of marking:this paid service means a second examiner will review the paper/recording again to identify genuine marking errors or unreasonable marking. They will be checking that the mark scheme has been applied correctly.
Further information about each exam board’s services, fees and deadlines can be found in the table, but your first step is to get in touch with your teacher and request that they review your script(s).
You can also find further information about each exam board’s processes using the links below:
In the first instance we ask you to contact your teacher or Head of Department to discuss your concerns. They will be best placed to advise you about how close you were to the next grade boundary, and whether you might benefit from a post-results service. They will be able to request a copy of your marked paper from us so that they can see whether it will be worthwhile applying for a clerical check or review of marking.
Thursday September 4th is the absolute latest deadline for us to request a copy of your script(s). You must try to get your requests in to us 48 hours in advance of this date. Remember that your teachers must see and review these before we can pursue a more in-depth review with your exam board so the longer you wait the longer the whole process will take.
What happens once I have requested that my teacher reviews my paper?
Once your teacher has reviewed your paper then they will contact you to discuss the next steps. If they believe that a clerical check or review of marking will be worthwhile for you then they will explain the process and any costs that you will need to pay. These can be found in the paperwork you received with your exam results.
You must understand that after the appeals process your grade may go up, stay the stay, or go down. When placing an appeal you will have to sign a declaration saying that you accept the fact your grade may go down and you may get a lower grade than your original result. Though this will be unlikely, it is not impossible.
If you still decide to go ahead then you will need to complete a form (available via Ms Sinclair) and return it to school to Ms Sinclair, Exams Officer, two days in advance of the final deadline of Thursday 25th September. You will need to bring in the cash or cheque for payment before this time too.If your grade changes as a result of the check or review then the exam board will refund your money.
What are the deadlines?
The deadline for requesting a post-exam service varies according to the service. For Edexcel GCSE, you can request a priority service by Thursday 28th August (this is more expensive and only needed if you need your outcome more quickly).
Thursday September 4th is the absolute latest deadline for us to request a copy of your script(s). Remember, your teachers need to see and review these before we can pursue a more in-depth review of the clerical processes or marking of your work. Please try to get your requests in to us 48 hours in advance.
Thursday September 25th is the latest deadline for us to request a clerical re-check or a review of marking. We need completed forms and payment for this so please try to bring your completed forms and payment into school at least 48 hours before this time.
What will be the outcome of my review of marking or clerical check?
The appeals process can take some time. We will be in touch as soon as we hear back from the exam board. It can take a few weeks to receive the outcome so please be patient.
If you have any questions which have not been answered here then please contact Ms Sinclair or Mrs Nichols at school.
Thank you to our Year 11 students for making this year’s prom such a memorable evening!
It was great to see everyone celebrating together, you all looked fantastic and there were some spectacular arrivals too! We hope you enjoyed the night and the chance to mark the end of your time at school with friends as Year 11 for the final time.
For the full Prom gallery, please check your school emails for the link to the drive folder. Please remember, you must be signed in to your school account. You can simply download these to your camera roll, but remember to do this before your account expires this summer!
Come and Support Redmoor’s Eco Club at the Mealbarrow Extravaganza!
We’re excited to share that Redmoor Academy’s Eco Club will be showcasing our very own Mealbarrow at this year’s Leicester Mealbarrow Extravaganza!
Over the past few months, our Green Guardians have worked hard planning, planting, and creating a vibrant, food-themed wheelbarrow filled with herbs and vegetables inspired by cuisines around the world. It’s part of the Grow Your Own Grub schools’ competition, and we’d love your support!
Saturday 5 July 2025
11am – 3pm
Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, LE4 5PX
Free entry for the whole family!
Come and see what we’ve grown
Vote for your favourite school wheelbarrow
Enjoy a ride on the railway
Visit the Children’s BookBus
Free entry to the museum and plenty of fun activities!
It’s a brilliant day out for families and a great way to support our students’ efforts and celebrate all things green. If you’re free, please come along and cheer us on!
For more info, you can visit GrowYourOwnGrub@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 4376.
We’re excited to welcome all of our new Year 6 students and their families to Redmoor for our Induction Evening on Thursday 26th June, from 6pm to 7pm.
During the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your child’s tutor and hear a welcome from Mr Nicolle as you begin your journey with us.
Congratulations to Angelito, a student in Year 9 who entered the Royal Academy’s Young Artists competition this year. With over 23,000 applicants, Angelito’ work has been chosen to be exhibited online and has also been selected to have his displayed the Royal Academy itself!
Join us in celebrating the magic of The Lord of the Rings with a host of exciting activities throughout the week! Here’s what’s happening:
Daily Library Activities: Immerse yourself in Tolkien-inspired fun! Activities include bookmark-making, creative writing workshops, Middle-earth quizzes, and learning Elvish and Dwarvish. There’s something new to discover every day!
Film Screenings: Watch the iconic The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring each afternoon (apart from Wednesday) after school—don’t miss this cinematic journey through Middle-earth!
Literacy Lessons (Year 7 & 8): Across the week, students will take part in special themed lessons, crafting Rivendell descriptions.
Staff Dress-Up: On Tuesday, staff are dressing up as The Lord of the Rings characters, bringing Middle-earth to life at Redmoor Academy!
Family Quiz on Quizizz: Test your Middle-earth knowledge with the family quiz, running until Friday 28th March, 9 PM. Details have been sent via ParentMail.
Words of Wisdom: Keep an eye out for Gandalf’s inspiring quotations and “Don’t Be a Gollum!” reading posters around the school!
Visit ParentMail for the full schedule and additional details. Let’s make this Tolkien Week unforgettable!
GCSE exams begin in the final week of April, starting with Art, Photography and 3D Design practicals, French speaking assessments and the written Travel & Tourism examination. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Year 11 students the very best of luck. Even before they sit their GCSE exams, we are already extremely proud of them. With continued hard work, we are confident they will achieve fantastic results. However, excellent attendance remains vital and every lesson will provide invaluable revision to your child. Please ensure they are in school every day.Exam timetables
Printed individual exam timetables containing a list of personalised dates and times were issued to each student on Friday 7th March; please check these carefully, looking particularly at the tiers of entry for Science, maths and French and report any issues to Ms Sinclair immediately
Practical exam timetables were shared with you and with Year 11 students at the end of February so please check your emails carefully; these exams begin immediately after the Easter break and students must be ready
Individual arrangements for rooming and seating will be shared with students, and you, via email in early April
All morning exams will start at 9.00am and afternoon exams start at 1pm
Students must arrive in plenty of time (at least 15 minutes before), in full school uniform and with the correct equipment for each exam
Early morning pre-exam breakfast and after school classes before an exam the next day will also be offered as an opportunity to settle nerves and answer last minute questions (details of these can be found on the exam timetable above as 8am or 3pm sessions)
Before all exams, we will provide students with complimentary bottles of water, though we do encourage all students to purchase a reusable water bottle to limit the environmental impact of plastic waste – this must be clear with no writing on it
Complimentary tea, toast and fruit will also be available each morning
Regardless of the dates on students’ own exam timetables, ALL STUDENTS are expected to remain available until after the government’s exam contingency date of Wednesday 25th June 2025: this is the reserve date for any exams that have to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances
Revision
Students should be revising independently every day. Exam information for each subject and revision guidance can be found here: Summer Exam Revision Guidance
Our Exam Support sessions are still taking place and your child’s teachers will be in touch personally should your child’s attendance be required after school for these small, targeted interventions
Maths AIM drop-in continues on Tuesdays after school, as does English drop-in on Fridays
The Learning Lounge is a relaxed and mature environment to conduct group or independent revision in the library from Monday to Friday (exclusivity for KS4 on Wednesdays)
Study Space is also available with a member of staff supporting study and homework in IT4 Monday to Thursday, 3-4pm
There is a full programme of revision sessions being offered during the Easter holiday and further details of this will be shared with you soon
Study leave
We know that being in lessons that are structured and focused on the precise needs of the exam and the students is the best preparation for GCSE exams
However, we reach a point during the exam period when students have completed the majority of their exams and will therefore only need to attend for their remaining exams
This point changes every year depending on the exam schedule and we are working this through currently
We will inform you of the start date for study leave after the Easter break but it is likely to be towards the end of the first week in June
Supporting your child during their exams
Take an interest: know when their exams are and what they have to do
Provide a quiet working environment
Help them plan: little and often rather than larger chunks of time revising is shown to be more effective
Ensure students eat and drink before an exam
Balance their time: too much study can be as negative as too little
Don’t make plans that mean that students have little or no preparation time
Once again, thank you for your support and best of luck to Year 11 in their forthcoming exams.
Daily Library Activities: Immerse yourself in Tolkien-inspired fun! Activities include bookmark-making, creative writing workshops, Middle-earth quizzes, and learning Elvish and Dwarvish. There’s something new to discover every day!
Film Screenings: Watch the iconic The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring each afternoon (apart from Wednesday) after school—don’t miss this cinematic journey through Middle-earth!
Literacy Lessons (Year 7 & 8): Across the week, students will take part in special themed lessons, crafting Rivendell descriptions.
Staff Dress-Up: On Tuesday, staff are dressing up as The Lord of the Rings characters, bringing Middle-earth to life at Redmoor Academy!
Family Quiz on Quizizz: Test your Middle-earth knowledge with the family quiz, running until Friday 28th March, 9 PM. Details have been sent via ParentMail.
Words of Wisdom: Keep an eye out for Gandalf’s inspiring quotations and “Don’t Be a Gollum!” reading posters around the school!
An overview of all examination dates can be found here: 
Students should be revising independently every day. Exam information for each subject and revision guidance can be found here: 
We know that being in lessons that are structured and focused on the precise needs of the exam and the students is the best preparation for GCSE exams
Take an interest: know when their exams are and what they have to do
