English and Maths change lives
English and Maths are the most important skills and qualifications you need, to make progress in your life.
Every course for school leavers includes English and Maths development. We want all of our students to gain English and Maths at Level 2. These qualifications will:
- support you to progress and pass your chosen course.
- support your progression onto higher levels of study, an apprenticeship or university.
- support your future employment and opportunities for promotion and higher pay.
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GCSE Exam Dates - 2025
GCSE exams are incredibly important for every individual’s education. It is crucial that students attend their exams and also have full attendance in their English and Math classes.
The 2025 GCSE exam dates are as follows:
English Language
Paper 1: Friday 23 May 9.30am – 11:15am
Paper 2: Friday 6 June 9.30am – 11:30am
Mathematics
Paper 1: (Non-Calculator) Thursday 15 May 9.30am – 11:00am
Paper 2: (Calculator) Wednesday 4 June 9.30am – 11:00am
Paper 3: (Calculator) Wednesday 11 June 9.30am – 11:00am
English and Maths pay
Most employers need their employees to have at least GCSE Grade 4 (C) or Level 2 Functional Skills in both English and Maths.
English and Maths qualifications could be the difference that gets you the apprenticeship, job or promotion you want.
You’re more likely to get into uni
The majority of universities want applicants to have achieved at least Grade 4 (C) at GCSE level or Level 2 in Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Getting these grades will boost your chances of getting into university.
We use English and Maths skills every day
We use English and Maths skills at home, when we socialise and in the work place.
A good level of understanding means that you can have more control over things in your personal life like your finances, communication, and you can gain a better understanding of issues such as politics and current affairs.
How you'll develop your English and Maths skills
- If you already have a GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills, you’ll be supported to work towards a GCSE grade of 4 or above.
- If you don’t have any English or Maths qualifications at these levels, you will be individually assessed and placed at the best level for you to succeed. Additional support is available from our friendly Study Plus team.
Be the best you can be.
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