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level 2 &
gcse courses
STUDENTS
SECURED A* TO Cs
IN GCSE RESITS
English Qualifications Science Qualifications
GCSE
If you obtain a 3 at GCSE English you will be able to
work towards achieving a grade 4 on our one-year resit
course. If you achieve a Grade 4 you will be able to take
the re-sit programme aiming to improve to a Grade 5 or
higher. Some universities will require a Grade 5 or 6 for
some degree courses. GCSE Science
Suitable for those who have achieved a GCSE Grade 3
in core science or separate science. Topics include;
nerves and hormones, evolution, metals and their uses,
changes in the earth and its atmosphere, generating
electricity. You will also carry out practical work in the
form of a controlled assessment, which will count
towards your final exam grade. There will be three
exams at the end of the year – one in each of Chemistry,
Physics and Biology. This course would allow you to
progress onto our BTEC Applied Science Level 3 course.
Pre-GCSE / Functional Skills
If you obtain less than a Grade 3 or you need further
support to develop your confidence and skills in English,
we offer a one-year course designed to focus on
aspects of reading, writing, speaking and listening. This
will support you in your wider learning at Priestley and
prepare you for our GCSE re-sit programme. You will
obtain a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.
Maths Qualifications
GCSE
If you obtain a GCSE Grade 3 you will be able to take
our one-year re-sit course. If you achieve a Grade 4 you
will be able to take the re-sit programme aiming to
improve to a Grade 5 or higher. Some universities will
require a Grade 5 or 6 for some degree courses.
Free Standing Maths Qualification
If you obtain less than a Grade 3 GCSE you will be able
take our Functional Skills Level 1 or Level 2 course. If you
make good progress you will be able to move on to the
GCSE re-sit programme the following year.
72%
STUDENTS SECURED
A* TO C IN ENGLISH
GCSE RESITS
28
70%
Languages for Beginners
We currently offer beginner language courses in French,
German and Spanish. You can take these if you want to
improve your language skills or start a new language
from scratch.