A Level and GCSE Retake Courses
Don’t settle for second best
If your A level or GCSE results were not what you hoped for, they do not have to define your future.
At MPW London, we help students build their confidence, improve their grades and progress to their first-choice universities. Our retake students improve by an average of two grades per subject, and nearly two-thirds progress to Russell Group universities.
Whether you are aiming for a specific university course, to secure a place at a Russell Group university, or need to improve key GCSE grades, our retake courses combine expert teaching, small class sizes and highly personalised academic support.
MPW London offers an unrivalled range of retake courses for A level and GCSE.
A level retakes in London
Missing the grades for your first-choice university can feel devastating, but it does not have to mean accepting second best. Resitting your A levels can be an empowering decision, putting you back in control of your future, instead of settling for your second-choice university or navigating Clearing. It’s your opportunity to get the grades you know you’re capable of achieving and securing a place at university that matches your academic ambitions.
At MPW London, we specialise in helping retake students regain momentum. Our experienced tutors understand the pressures students face after results day and provide the structure, exam-focus, subject expertise and individual attention needed to make meaningful progress.
Why choose MPW London for A level retakes?
- Wide choice of A level subjects in short-course and full-year formats.
- Highly personalised teaching, with 1:1 tutorial support.
- Small tutorial groups with no more than nine students.
- Highly qualified tutors, many of whom are examiners.
- Strong focus on exam technique, revision and regular testing.
- Dedicated UCAS guidance and university application support.
- A mature atmosphere where students are treated as young adults.
Full-year and short-course A level retakes
Full-year A level retake courses
Our full-year retake programme runs from September to June and is ideal for students who would benefit from a complete academic year of teaching, revision, exam practice and support. This route is often suitable for students retaking multiple subjects or those aiming for significant grade improvement.
Short-course A level retake courses
Our short-course programme runs from January to June and is designed for students who need a more intensive period of preparation before the summer exams. This may suit students who have narrowly missed their target grades or wish to pursue gap-year activities for part of the year.
GCSE retakes in London
MPW London also offers GCSE retake courses for students who need to improve key grades, particularly in core subjects such as English Language and Mathematics.
Strong GCSE results can be important for progression to sixth form, university and future employment. If a student has narrowly missed the grade they needed, a GCSE retake course can provide the structure and support required to improve.
At GCSE, there are limited options for students to study for English Language exams in November and Mathematics exams in January. These courses are most suitable for students who have narrowly missed a grade 4 or equivalent at their first attempt.
Students taking short retake courses may often continue with the same exam board they sat previously, while students on one-year GCSE courses will typically follow MPW’s preferred exam board and study the full suite of available units.
"MPW was a thrilling experience. Having to do a retake unexpectedly was a daunting experience but from the outset, the College made sure I was well prepared for my resits. Greater independence both within the classrooms and outside of the classrooms was a personal highlight for me - having the ability to leave after your classes rather than being confined at school has, I believe, prepared me well for the university-style lectures in my next step of education. I have seen MPW as a great transition to prepare me for university."
Grades achieved at MPW: A* Progressed to: University College London
"I chose MPW on the strength of its exam results and when I came for my admissions meeting I felt like the system seemed robust and that MPW could help me achieve what I wanted to. The teaching is exactly what I needed, particularly with regards to exam practice. I found the environment at MPW very nuturing. They focus on supporting each individual to achieve what they want; at my previous school I was sometimes made to feel very small if I achieved a mediocre mark but I have never felt like that at MPW and the atmosphere is very relaxed."
Grades achieved at MPW: A*AA Progressed to: The University of Durham (Psychology)
"This year has been a journey for me. When I started in August my confidence was shot and I didn’t know if I was going to go to the universities I’d always dreamed of so my time at MPW has really been one of gaining confidence back and believing in myself but also having a new attitude in terms of the future. MPW has really given me back the belief that I can achieve top grades and succeed. They give you the independence to direct your own time; although there is an extra-curricular programme, there is no pressure to take on a lot of extra activities and you focus on what is important to you, which in my case was studying."
Grades achieved at MPW: A*A* Progressed to: Cambridge University (History)