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What Percentage Is a Grade 9 in GCSE Maths?
Grade 9 sits around 85% of Higher tier marks, but it's set by a fixed proportion of students, not a fixed score....
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Is IGCSE Maths Harder Than GCSE? A Straight Answer
Neither IGCSE nor GCSE maths is objectively harder, they test differently. Here's what the format and content differences actually mean for your...
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Are Predicted GCSE Papers Actually Accurate?
Predicted GCSE papers promise confidence, but even exam boards admit they're guesswork. Here's why they can't be accurate, and what to use...
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
How Many Marks Do You Need to Pass GCSE Maths Higher Tier?
Higher tier grade boundaries shift more steeply than Foundation. Here are the real average marks needed per grade across the last three...
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
AQA vs Edexcel vs OCR Maths: Which Exam Board Is Easiest?
No GCSE maths board is officially easier, but they differ in real ways. Here's what actually separates AQA, Edexcel and OCR, and...
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Best Medly AI Alternatives for GCSE Revision in 2026
Free and paid alternatives to Medly AI for GCSE revision, and how to choose between them based on what your child actually...
27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
How Much Revision Should My Child Be Doing Right Now?
School says one thing, other parents say another, the internet says seven hours a day. Here's what the right amount of GCSE...
17 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Why Your Child Might Actually Learn More in a Shared Tutoring Session Than a 1:1
Most parents assume 1:1 is premium and shared is a compromise. Here's why the opposite is often true, and when a shared...
9 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
GCSE Mock Marking Service UK: What Are Your Options?
External mock marking ranges from real examiners to unchecked freelancers. A straight comparison of the UK options, what each costs and what...
17 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Why Schools Are Outsourcing Mock Exam Marking | SHLC Tutors
Mock season buries departments in marking while data deadlines are already looming. Why more schools outsource it, and how to do it...
17 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Why Easter Is the Most Important Week of GCSE Revision (And How to Use It Properly)
Easter is close enough to matter and far enough away that most students coast through it. How to use those two weeks...
16 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
IGCSE vs GCSE Maths: What's the Difference?
If your child is at an independent school they may be sitting IGCSE without you realising. How the two qualifications differ, and...
1 Mar 2026 · 8 min read
A Flexible GCSE Maths Option for Home Educators: Veronika's Maths Club
Home educating families need GCSE maths that fits round everything else. An honest look at Veronika's Maths Club, who it suits and...
25 Feb 2026 · 3 min read