GCSE Revision
Starting your GCSE revision journey? If so, you’re in the right place!
At Oxford Revise, we’re here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you begin, we’ll help you make the most of every minute, so you can walk into that exam hall with confidence.
Whether you’re wondering when to start revising (spoiler alert: revise as you go!), how to build a manageable revision plan, or even looking for subject-specific tips, our expert team has you covered. With both clear guidance and practical advice, Oxford Revise is your trusted companion throughout your GCSE years.
You’re here, you’ve taken the first step – and together, we’ll help you succeed!
Ready to ace your GCSE revision
Three-step approach: Follow our proven method – Knowledge, Retrieval, Practice. It helps you master the material by first understanding the key concepts, then testing your recall, and finally applying your knowledge through exam-style questions.
Expert tips and guidance: Get advice from experienced educators, examiners, cognitive science pros, and subject experts – including Primrose Kitten and Big Manny – who’ll share fantastic tips on how to tackle exams effectively.
Comprehensive coverage: Explore our guides and discover how Oxford Revise has got you covered with resources for over 50 exams and a wide range of subjects, including:
- Business
- Computer Science
- English Language
- English Literature
- French*
- Geography
- German*
- History
- Maths*
- Religious Studies
- Science*
- Spanish*
*There are guides available for both foundational and higher levels, so you can easily find support no matter which stage you’re at.
Exam board alignment: Check out our guides – they’re specifically tailored to the major exam boards, so you get all the essential information you need for their exams. For GCSE, Oxford Revise covers subjects across AQA, Edexcel, Eduquas, and OCR, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.
User-friendly design: Dive into our Revision Guides! Not only are they super easy to use, but they also feature clear explanations and layout. Plus, since each follows the same structure, you can quickly focus as you become familiar with each section.
Breadth of FREE resources: Explore tons of expert-led resources like videos, podcasts, articles, past papers, revision planners, specialist student packs, quick-fire questions, expert tips, mark schemes, and so much more.
Your GCSE revision, your way!
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When should I start revising for my GCSEs?
GCSE exams run from the 4th May until 26th June, with the first exam happening on the 7th May.
We’ve got lots of support for you on how to build a revision plan that works, no matter how much time you’ve got. Next, check out how that pesky forgetting curve works, and how you can combat it with a stellar plan. Spoiler alert: it’s Knowledge, Retrieval, Practice.
GCSE revision topics
Big Manny's revision tips
Watch Big Manny share his top revision tips – from switching between subjects to, importantly, tackling as many past papers as possible. Along the way, he breaks down what works and why. So, what’s his number one top tip? Watch the video to find out!
Smash your GCSE Science revision
YouTuber and Series Editor Primrose Kitten shares her top science revision tips. First, start with grasping the question and then gradually build these strategies into a habit. So, check out her advice and confidently smash your science exams!
