Exams

Exams are a significant part of school life and we understand they can be a source of pressure for many students. At The Lammas School, we are committed to supporting every young person through this important stage, both academically and emotionally. Alongside high-quality teaching and targeted revision sessions, we offer a range of wellbeing support to help students manage stress and build confidence.

Strategies for Coping with Exam Burnout:

• Take regular breaks during revision to avoid mental fatigue and allow your brain to recharge.
• Physical activity can help reduce stress and boost mood by releasing endorphins.
• Techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga can help manage stress and improve focus.
• Talk to friends, family, or a mental health professional if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
• Make time for enjoyable activities, prioritise sleep, and maintain a balanced diet.
• Break down your workload into manageable chunks and set realistic goals.
• Acknowledge your accomplishments and celebrate small milestones to stay motivated.
• Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to achieve perfection. Focus on doing your best.
• Focus on preparing well, managing your time effectively, and practicing relaxation techniques.
• Stay organised, prioritise rest and breaks, and avoid last-minute cramming.
• Allow yourself a little time to decompress, reward yourself for your efforts, and plan for the future.

Additional Resources:

• BBC Bitesize offers tips and resources for coping with exam stress.
• YoungMinds provides information on exam stress and mental health.
• Student Minds offers support and advice for students experiencing exam stress.
• OFQUAL have published a guide for students with advice for coping with exam pressure.
• Please also remember that we have Place2Talk in school, where pupils book appointments with a Place2Be counsellor to talk about problems and worries, sometimes a chat is really helpful and can make things feel much more manageable.

Performance

To see full details of our exam results across KS4 and KS5 please visit The Lammas School’s page on the government’s performance table website, accessible here.

For a summary of our 23/24 KS4 results please click below. We have seen an improvement in all categories from 2022/23.

Ofsted

We wanted to share with our community some of the many positives that the Inspector observed in our latest Ofsted visit:

• Behaviour in lessons is overwhelmingly positive. Corridors and communal spaces are calm.
• Younger pupils say they feel safe at school and that staff are kind and supportive.
• Younger pupils say they feel safe at school and that staff are kind and supportive.
• Lammas has made improvements to the reading programme across the school and this is having a positive impact.
• Lammas has ensured there are regular opportunities to celebrate pupils’ achievements.
• Pupils report that they value their education and want to do their best.
• Lammas has expanded their enrichment offer so that pupils have access to a wide range of cultural experiences.
• Pupils are thriving through the many opportunities you provide for leadership.
• The school are rightly proud of their sporting achievements.
• Lammas has ensured that students are supported in their studies and wider development.
• Lammas continues to welcome pupils who are new to the country. These pupils are given extensive support when they arrive to help them settle into the school and to learn English.
• The important knowledge that pupils must learn is clearly set out. This is helping staff to deliver the curriculum more effectively.
• Lammas has introduced greater structure in lessons through your ‘smart start’ and lesson framework.
• Staff are positive about the professional development opportunities provided by external partners.

To see our latest Ofsted Report in full please click here.