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Meadowhead SchoolAcademy Trust

Y10 Assessment

The timetable for the Year 10 Assessment Week 1 (9th November 2026)  is published below, to support you and your child in preparing for this assessment.  

(Quick jump to Assessment Week 2 timetable)

 

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

Mon

 

Option S

(Humanities/ Languages)

 

 

English (X)

Maths (Y)

Tue

Maths (X)

English (Y)

Biology

(Y)

Biology

(X)

 

 

Wed

 

Option P

(Humanities/ Languages)

Chemistry (X)

 

Chemistry (Y)

Thu

 

Option Q

(Humanities/ Languages)

 

 

 

Fri

Option T

(Humanities/ Languages)

 

Physics

(Y)

 

Physics

(X)

 

 

Subject

Information

English

Section B of English Literature Paper 2

You are given one poem from the AQA ‘Power and Conflict’ anthology and must compare this to another from memory. For this assessment, the given poem will be one of the seven war poems that have been studied in class. You must consider the big ideas in the poems you select, referencing key context, writers’ methods and their effects.

1 hour to answer 1 question; 30 marks available.

Maths

An assessment covering topics studied since the beginning of Y10 plus KS3 content. Calculator allowed. A revision list will be shared with students and parents before the assessment.

Science

3 assessments, each 40 marks. There are foundation and higher tiers available depending on pupil groups. Topics assessed are:

20 min per test on current topics B3a, C3 and P3 

20 min per test call back on B1, C1, P1 

 

Subject

Information

French

A listening/ reading foundation style paper based on teaching in year 10 only.

German

A listening/ reading foundation style paper based on teaching in year 10 only.

Spanish

A listening/ reading foundation style paper based on teaching in year 10 only.

Geography

A 40-minute written paper covering the Development Gap topic.

A combination of short answer questions, including multiple choice, closed and open questions, testing knowledge and understanding. These will test student’s knowledge, understanding and geographical skills (graph/map/photograph/numeracy).

The paper will also include longer open response questions, including 4, 6 and one 9-mark question, designed to assess student’s knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge and understanding to resources or to make a judgement. 

History

Topics will be Medieval Medicine (1750-1900) and Renaissance Medicine (1900-present). There will be 20 knowledge questions, a 4 Mark similarity/ difference question and a 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question

Religious Studies

One 30-minute GCSE style assessment covering; Theme A: Relationships & families.

Students will complete 5 questions including multiple choice, knowledge recall and an evaluative essay question.

Food

A 50-minute written assessment based on core knowledge covered since September.

Construction

A 50-minute written assessment based on core knowledge covered since September.

DT

A 50-minute written assessment based on core knowledge covered since September.

Sports Studies

The topics that will feature are:

  • 1.1 The structure and functions of the Musculo-skeletal system
  • 3.2 The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved

 

Year 10 Assessment Week 2 (15th March 2027)

 

 

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

Mon

 

Option S

(Humanities/ Languages)

 

 

English (X)

Maths (Y)

Tue

Maths (X)

English (Y)

Biology

(Y)

Biology

(X)

 

 

Wed

 

Option P

(Humanities/ Languages)

Chemistry (X)

 

Chemistry (Y)

Thu

 

Option Q

(Humanities/ Languages)

 

 

 

Fri

Option T

(Humanities/ Languages)

 

Physics

(Y)

 

Physics

(X)

 

 

 

Subject

Information

English

Section B Q5 of English Language Paper 2

You will respond to a statement which will ask you to structure your response as either a letter, article, speech, essay or leaflet. 

45 mins to answer 1 question; 40 marks available.

Maths

An assessment covering topics studied since the beginning of Y10 plus KS3 content. Non-calculator. A revision list will be shared with students and parents before the assessment.

Science

3 assessments, each 40 marks. There are foundation and higher tiers available depending on pupil groups. Topics assessed are:

20 min per test on current topics B3b, C4b, P4  

20 min per test call back on B2, C2 and P2

French

A speaking assessment including a role play and a read aloud task based on teaching from Y10 and Y9

German

A speaking assessment including a role play and a read aloud task based on teaching from Y10 and Y9.

Spanish

A speaking assessment including a role play and a read aloud task based on teaching from Y10 and Y9

Geography

A 50-minute written paper covering the Development Gap, Tectonic Hazards & Economy of the UK topics.

A combination of short answer questions, including multiple choice, closed and open questions, testing knowledge and understanding. These will test student’s knowledge, understanding and geographical skills (graph/map/photograph/numeracy).

The paper will also include longer open response questions, including 4, 6 and one 9-mark question, designed to assess student’s knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge and understanding to resources or to make a judgement.

History

Topics will be Industrial Medicine (1750-1900) and Modern Medicine (1900-present). There will be 20 knowledge questions and an extended 20-mark exam answer - 'Statement' How far do you agree? (16 marks + 4 SPAG)

Food

A 50-minute written assessment based on core knowledge covered since September.

Construction

A 50-minute written assessment based on core knowledge covered since September.

DT

A 50-minute written assessment based on core knowledge covered since September.

Religious Studies

One 50 Minute GCSE style assessment covering; Christian beliefs & Islam beliefs.

Students will complete 10 questions including multiple choice, knowledge recall and two evaluative essay questions.

Sports Studies

The topics that will feature are:

  • 1.1 The structure and functions of the Musculo-skeletal system
  • 1.2 The structure and functions of the cardio respiratory system
  • 1.3 Anaerobic and aerobic exercise
  • 1.4 The short- and long-term effects of exercise
  • 2.1 Levers
  • ER systems, examples of their use in activity and the mechanical advantage they provide in movement
  • 2.2 Planes and axes of movement
  • 3.2 The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved

BTEC

HSC

PSA Deadline 15.05.2027

Formal external assessment.

Component 1- Human Lifespan Development

Written assessment completed on OneNote under supervised conditions in lessons.

BTEC

Sport

PSA Deadline 15.05.2027

Formal external assessment.

Component 1- Preparing participants to take part in sport and physical activity.

Written assessment completed on OneNote under supervised conditions in lessons.

BTEC Dance

PSA Deadline 15.05.2027

Formal external assessment.

Component 1- Exploring the performing arts

Written assessment completed on OneNote under supervised conditions in lessons.