GCSE
9 articles on gcse for private candidates.
How and When Can You Retake GCSEs? Every Route and Window
You can retake a GCSE at any age and as many times as you like. What changes is when the next window opens and who enters you. Here is every route, with the deadlines that go with it.
When Do GCSEs Start in 2027? Key Dates and How Long They Last
The summer 2027 GCSE series starts on Monday 10 May and finishes on Friday 18 June, with a contingency day on 23 June. Here is the full shape of the exam window and the deadlines around it.
Do You Have to Retake Science GCSE If You Fail?
Science is not one of the compulsory resits — only English and Maths are. Whether you should retake it depends entirely on where you are heading next. Here is how to decide.
How GCSE Grade Boundaries Work and Why They Move
Grade boundaries are set after every exam is marked, which is why they move from year to year and differ between boards. Here is how they are decided and how to read them.
Can You Do GCSEs at Home Without a School?
You can study GCSEs entirely at home and sit the real exams as a private candidate. Here is how entry works, which subjects are straightforward, and the deadlines that matter.
Failed Your GCSEs? Every Option Explained
Missing a grade 4 in English or Maths isn't the end of the road. Here is every genuine option after disappointing GCSE results, and how each one actually works.