Study BuddyFree revision websites every UK student should know
Before you spend anything on revision, it's worth knowing how much is free. Here are well-known free resources for UK students, and what each is best for. Some have paid extras, so check what's included before you sign up for anything.
For explanations and lessons
- BBC Bitesize covers a huge range of subjects and levels with short lessons, videos and quizzes. A good first stop when a topic is new.
- Oak National Academy offers free video lessons and resources across the curriculum, handy if you missed a lesson or want a topic taught a second way.
- Khan Academy is strong on maths and science, with clear explanations and practice questions.
For maths practice
- Corbettmaths has free videos, worksheets and practice questions for GCSE maths, which many teachers recommend.
- Physics & Maths Tutor is known for free notes, topic questions and past papers for several subjects, mostly A-level but with GCSE material too.
For past papers and mark schemes
The exam boards publish past papers and mark schemes on their own websites, free of charge. Find out which board each of your subjects uses, then look them up:
Examiner reports are often published alongside them. They tell you exactly what students got wrong, which is gold dust.
For interactive revision
Platforms like Seneca and Save My Exams have a mix of free and paid content. The free parts can be very useful, but read what's included before you subscribe.
Your local library and your school
Don't forget the old-fashioned options. Many libraries lend revision guides and have quiet study space, and some schools run free after-school revision clubs. Ask what's on offer.
Where an AI helper fits in
None of the sites above know *your* notes. That's where an AI helper can add something: turning your own class notes into flashcards and quizzes, and explaining the exact part you're stuck on. Study Buddy is a free option for that. It's not a replacement for the resources above, just a useful extra.
A simple way to combine them
- Learn the topic using Bitesize, Oak or your class notes.
- Turn your notes into flashcards or a quiz and test yourself.
- Do exam-board questions on the topic.
- Check the mark scheme, and note what you missed.
You can do all four without spending a penny.