It is no secret that GCSEs are difficult and with the increased stress and anxiety from the large and silent exam halls. It is therefore no surprise that about 35.6% of students in England don’t manage to get a grade 4 in GCSE English Language …
What are the Hardest & Easiest Exam Boards at GCSE?
GCSEs are the stepping stones to the next stages of your education and future career, so it is important to gain the best grades possible for your ability in the exams. The process can be complicated as there are so many different exam boards. You …
IGCSEs vs GCSEs: Which is Harder and Why?
As exams approach, pupils are wondering: what can I do to make this revision more effective? Perhaps some are regretting not starting revision sooner. Others are wondering why they didn’t pick a different subject or research another exam board. Many young children are also curious …
8+ Tips for Getting Your First Choice Secondary School
The transition from primary school to secondary school can be very stressful for both the parents and the students. You get to choose 6 schools. Most people have at least 1 that they prefer or are particularly drawn to. This first choice for some may …
Head Boy & Head Girl Speeches: A Student’s Top 10 Tips
For many students, creating and delivering a speech is a daunting task. Creating a successful speech can be difficult in terms of structuring and what to include. In order to be successful, you first need to understand what a speech is. A speech is a …
What Happens if You Don’t Collect Your GCSE Results?
GCSEs are a stressful process for thousands of students across the UK every year. This is not made any easier by the long waiting period before receiving the results. This is why most pupils will arrive at school on the day to collect their GCSE …
Do Secondary Schools Request Proof of Your Address When You Apply?
If you are reading this article, it may mean that it is now your turn to undergo the annual hubbub that is the secondary school application process. This guide will aim to quell some burning questions that you may have and allow you to be …
How Many Unauthorised Absences are Allowed at School?
It is a question at the forefront of many students’ minds: how many absences from school are allowed before receiving a sanction? It can be difficult to work out, especially when there are varying rules for different counties in the UK. This article discusses in …
Top 5 Best GCSE Maths Revision Websites – Ranked by a Student
Whether you’re in Year 11 and preparing for exams, or in Year 10 and looking to get a head start on revisions, these websites will help you to master GCSE Maths. All 5 websites offer videos and guidance for topics which you might need to go back over, and plenty of …
Combined Science & Triple Science at GCSE: What are They?
At times, we all have to make pretty big decisions, especially as students. At secondary school, one of the biggest decisions you need to make is choosing your GCSE options. You have to decide what you are going to study for the next 2- or …
