Why Retake GCSE English and Mathematics?

GCSE Grade 4 passes in English language/literature and mathematics are the minimum requirements for most areas of employment and for accessing further and higher education. A GCSE Grade 4 in both subjects indicates a competence in essential skills for everyday life.

When will I sit the GCSE Retakes in English and Mathematics?

For students who sat GCSE English and mathematics in June of Year 11, there will be an opportunity to re-sit their examinations in November of the same year. If students are not successful in the November sitting, there is a further opportunity to re-sit in June of Year 12.

How is the Course Assessed?

GCSE English Language

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 50%

Section A: Reading

• One literature fiction text

Section B: Writing

• Descriptive or narrative writing

Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives (1 hour 45 minutes) 50%

Section A: Reading

• One non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text

Section B: Writing

• Writing to present a viewpoint

GCSE Mathematics

The topics covered in all GCSE mathematics Papers are as follows:

• Number
• Algebra
• Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
• Geometry and Measures
• Probability
• Statistics

Paper 1: non-calculator (1 hour 30 minutes) 33.33%

Paper 2: calculator (1 hour 30 minutes) 33.33%

Paper 3: calculator (1 hour 30 minutes) 33.33%