GCSE English Language Resit
at The Radcliffe School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is a GCSE English resit group to support those students who did not achieve a Grade 4 or higher in Year 11. students must be studying other Level 3 qualification alongside this qualification. Studying English will help you to understand how important ideas are communicated in writing, images and speech. It will develop your ability to communicate effectively, which includes persuading people to agree with your point of view! Your ability to analyse different authors� language use will also be developed, as will your own skills in creative, analytical and functional writing. What skills will I develop? Interpretive skills Analytical skills Evaluative skills Communication skills Creative skills Independent research Literacy Course Content Paper 1 � Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Paper 2 � Modern Texts and Poetry How will I be assessed? Exam Board: AQA Paper 1: examination 1hr 45, 40%, closed book Shakespeare � one question on chosen play C19th Novel � one question on chosen novel Paper 2: examination 2hr 15, 60%, closed book Modern Texts � one essay question from a choice of two on chosen text Poetry � one comparative essay question Unseen poetry � three questions on two unseen poems Progression Routes GCSE English Literature can lead to further study of Language, Literature or combined Language/Literature at AS and A Level. It is an essential qualification for any further study beyond Sixth Form, as well as being a requirement for most career pathways.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including Maths
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Radcliffe School
Aylesbury Street West Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5BT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes
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