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GCSE

New specification and exams in 2027 (i.e. for this year's Year 10)

The current 3 tier system for GCSE (Higher, Intermediate and Foundation) is reverting to just Higher and Foundation papers.

The Numeracy GCSE and the Maths GCSE are being combined into a double award called GCSE Maths and Numeracy.  There will be three exam papers 1) Numeracy  2) Maths non-calculator 3) Maths with calculator).

The Specification for the new syllabus can be found here

Additional Maths

New specification and exam in 2027 

The final specification for Level 2 Additional Maths is still in draft form, but will be examined for the first time in Summer 2027.

New Website

A new website is being developed for the these new exams, and will be available in the near future. 

Developed by Newtown High School Maths Department, Powys.

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