GCSE Revision Timetable & Study Planners

Start by listing all your subjects and topics within each. Rate each subject by difficulty and how confident you feel. Allocate more hours to harder subjects. Our Revision Timetable Planner does this automatically — you just enter your subjects and ratings, and it calculates the ideal hours per subject.

Most teachers recommend 1-2 hours per day during term time, increasing to 4-6 hours per day during study leave. The key is consistency — short daily sessions are more effective than cramming. Our Study Hour Planner helps you distribute hours based on your subject difficulty.

Ideally, start light revision 3-6 months before exams (around January for summer exams). Begin with topic checklists to identify weak areas, then build up to a full timetable 8-10 weeks before your first exam.

Active recall (testing yourself) and spaced repetition (revisiting topics at increasing intervals) are proven to be the most effective. Our Flashcard Planner has spaced repetition built in, and the Pomodoro Study Log helps you stay focused with timed sessions.

Break revision into small, manageable chunks. Use the Pomodoro technique (25 mins study, 5 mins break). Track your progress visually — seeing topics turn green on your Progress Tracker is incredibly motivating. Reward yourself after hitting weekly targets.

Black pens (at least 2), pencils, rubber, sharpener, ruler, clear pencil case, water bottle, and your exam card. For maths: scientific calculator, protractor, and compass. Our Exam Day Checklist covers everything so nothing gets forgotten.

Yes! Open the .xlsx file in the Google Sheets app on your phone. All formulas and dropdowns work on mobile. You can also print the timetables and pin them up at your desk.

Yes — our planners work for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and all other exam boards. The subject and topic fields are fully customisable so you can enter whatever you're studying.