GCSEs Explained

This one-year programme gives you the opportunity to boost your GCSE grade profile and enables you to build the foundations needed to succeed on a Level 3 study programme. The programme includes tutorial support and the development of study skills. 

Please click here to see a full list of GCSE courses currently on offer to our students.

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Three GCSEs at Grade 4
  • GCSE English and GCSE Maths at Grade 3

 GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English must be retaken if not achieved at Grade 4 or above.

Your Future

Successful completion of this programme allows you to progress onto Level 3 study, apprenticeships and employment with training. Many students progress to Level 3 study at Long Road. 

To progress to Level 3 study, you must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of each Level 3 course and have demonstrated commitment and success during the transition year through high attendance and achievement.