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Illustration of a GCSE student reviewing a results sheet with ticks and crosses while revising at a desk, symbolising retaking GCSEs.

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Retake GCSE exams - A guide to retaking GCSEs

You can retake your GCSEs at any age and any number of times. This guide explains what subjects you have to resit, the key dates (including exam windows), and how the booking process differs if you are still at school or if you are a private candidate, such as an adult. We explore the typical cost to resit per subject, tips to lift your grade on the next attempt, and Fundamental Skills as a GCSE alternative qualification.

13 Oct, 2025

GCSE Chemistry infographic comparing exothermic vs endothermic reactions: combustion (releases heat) and a cold pack (absorbs heat).

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Exothermic and endothermic reactions | GCSE Chemistry Revision

Exothermic reactions release energy to the surroundings (temperature rises), while endothermic reactions absorb energy (temperature falls). Learn how to spot each type quickly and example experiments to test both chemical reactions. Quiz questions are included.

03 Oct, 2025

Whiteboard in a classroom showing “f(x) = 2x + 1”, with desks blurred in the background

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Functions - Higher GCSE Maths

Learn what a function is - an input leading to a single output. We explain how to read f(x) and substitute values accurately, and the importance of domain and range. Learn the difference between fg(x) and gf(x) for composite functions. Quiz questions are included to test your understanding for GCSE Maths preparation.

28 Sep, 2025

Cover image for “IGCSE vs GCSE: 5 Differences You Should Know” — flat illustration with stacked books, an exam checklist, and a globe showing the UK on a teal background.

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IGCSE vs GCSE: Key differences you should know in 2025

IGCSE or GCSE? This guide explains the five key differences - where each is typically offered, how assessment works, exam windows, subject options and recognition. Practical tips are included to choose the best fit for your aims.

20 Sep, 2025

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Illustration of Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, and the Nurse from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

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Characters in Romeo and Juliet - GCSE English Literature

Discover the key characters in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with this GCSE English Literature guide. From Romeo’s impulsive passion to Juliet’s strength, and from Mercutio’s wit to Tybalt’s rage, each character plays a vital role in the tragedy. Includes key quotes, analysis, and supporting characters to help students prepare for exams.

06 Sep, 2025

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Stages of Mitosis - GCSE Biology revision

This article explains the stages of mitosis for GCSE students, covering interphase, prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase and cytokinesis. Quiz questions are included to aid revision. Learn why mitosis is essential for growth, repair and replacement of cells with this complete GCSE biology guide.

29 Aug, 2025

Geometric pyramids in increasing sizes arranged in a row, symbolising mathematical sequences and progression.

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Sequences - GCSE Maths Revision

This article explores sequences in GCSE Maths, including arithmetic, geometric and quadratic patterns. It explains how to use term-to-term and nth term rules with worked examples and quizzes to test your understanding. Suitable for students preparing for GCSE Maths, with quiz questions included to test your understanding.

23 Aug, 2025

Illustrated scene from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night featuring Viola in disguise, Orsino, Olivia reading a letter, and Feste the jester, on a theatre stage with red curtains.

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Key themes in Twelfth Night by Shakespeare | GCSE English Literature

Discover the key themes in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night for GCSE English Literature, including love and desire, disguise and identity, ambition and social status, and the playful spirit of foolishness and festivity. This guide uses quotes, historical context, and character analysis to help you understand the play.

15 Aug, 2025

Illustration of a GCSE titration setup with a burette, conical flask containing orange solution, pipette, and safety goggles.

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Titration - Acid and Alkali | GCSE Chemistry revision

Titration is a method for finding the exact acid-alkali balance by adding one solution to another until neutralisation. This GCSE guide explains the process and method step-by-step, with real-life uses and pitfalls to avoid.

09 Aug, 2025

GCSE students in a classroom learning factorising expressions, with a teacher pointing to a quadratic equation on the whiteboard.

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Factorising expressions - GCSE Maths

Learn how to factorise algebraic expressions with this GCSE Maths guide. Covering single brackets, quadratics, and the difference of two squares. Step-by-step examples and quiz questions are provided to test your understanding.

04 Aug, 2025