GCSE Maths

Course summary

Retake exams for GCSE English and maths happen in the autumn or winter, normally take place in November. What are the rules for resitting GCSEs? There is no obligation to resit any GCSEs that you have failed, with the exception of English and maths. If you didn’t get a grade 4 or above in either of these subjects you will need to keep trying them until you turn 18. The type of qualification you’ll be required to study is dependent on your grade: If you got a grade 3 and will be studying full-time next year, you will need to resit the GCSE. If you got a grade 2 or below, you may have the option to take a functional skills qualification instead of GCSE.