Jonny Rowse
Jonny covers A-Level retakes, exam preparation, and university admissions across the UK. With years of experience in the education sector, he provides practical guidance for students and parents navigating the retake process.
Articles by Jonny Rowse
A-Level Maths Retakes: How to Resit Maths and Actually Move the Grade
How to retake A-level maths, why it is the cleanest resit of any subject, what it costs, and the one thing resitters get wrong about the large data set.A-Level Biology Retakes: How to Resit Biology and Move the Grade
How to retake A-level biology, whether you have to redo the practical endorsement, what a resit costs, and the October deadline medicine applicants miss.GCSE Resits: How Retaking English and Maths Actually Works
How GCSE resits work in England, who must retake English and maths, the November and summer exam windows, and what actually lifts a grade.A-Level Results 2026: What the National Figures Mean If You Missed Your Grades
A-level results 2026: 9.7% of grades were A*, 28.7% A or A*, and the pass rate held at 97.5%. What the national picture means if your grades fell short.Foundation Year vs A-Level Retakes: Which One Actually Gets You There?
Missed your grades? Compare a university foundation year with A-Level retakes on cost, time, entry requirements and which courses will accept each route.When Do A-Level Retake Courses Start? Enrolment Deadlines for September 2026
When A-level retake courses start, how late you can enrol in September 2026, and which deadlines actually bind if you are resitting next summer.How to Appeal Your A-Level Results in 2026: Reviews of Marking, Deadlines and Costs
How to appeal A-level results in 2026: review of marking explained, the 20 August priority deadline, costs, risks and when a resit is the smarter route.How Many Times Can You Resit an A-Level? Rules, Limits and When to Stop
How many times can you resit an A-level? There is no legal limit. Here are the real rules, what universities think, and when a resit stops being worth it.Can You Resit Just One A-Level in 2026? Timing, Rules and the Autumn Question
Can you resit a single A-level in 2026? Yes. Here is how single-subject resits work, the autumn versus summer 2027 timing call, and what it costs.How to Choose an A-Level Resit College: A 2026 Guide for Students Anywhere in the UK
Choosing an A-level resit college in 2026? Compare results, class sizes, costs and course length, with the questions to ask before you enrol anywhere.UK Music Festivals 2026: Where to Celebrate After A-Level Exams
A-level exams 2026 are nearly done. From Download to Reading & Leeds, here are the UK festivals worth booking for this summer once the last paper is sat.Between A-Level Papers 2026: How to Revise and Recover in the Gaps
It is Friday 15 May 2026, four days into A-level exams. Here is how to use the gaps between papers: decompress, refocus, sleep, then revise smart.The Weekend Before A-Level Exams: Your 72-Hour Plan
The last weekend before A-level exams. How to spend the final 72 hours: targeted review, taper, sleep, and the first morning.Ten Days to A-Level Exams: Your Final Stretch Plan
Ten days until A-level exams begin. A clean, hour-by-hour plan for the final week and a half: what to do, what to drop, and what to rest.Two Weeks to A-Level Exams: Your 17-Day Plan for the Final Stretch
Seventeen days until A-level exams. A day-by-day plan for the final two weeks: what to revise, what to drop, and what to rest.A-Level Contingency Day 2026: What the Reserve Day Means and Why You Must Keep It Free
A-Level contingency day 2026 is Wednesday 24 June. Learn what the reserve day means, when you must stay available, and how exam boards use it.A-Level Exam Day: What to Do the Night Before and on the Morning
Practical a level exam day tips covering the night before and morning of your exam. Checklists, meal ideas, and timing strategies for peak performance.A-Level Results Day 2026: What to Do If You're Worried About Your Grades
Worried about A-Level results day 2026? Practical advice on what happens if you do not get the grades you need, and every option open to you.How to Use the Easter Break for A-Level Revision
Make the most of the Easter break for A-level revision. Practical tips on planning, active recall, past papers, and managing exam stress before May exams.Six Weeks to A-Level Exams: Your Action Plan for the Final Push
Six weeks until A-level exams. Exactly what to focus on, in what order, to give yourself the best chance of the grades you need.Your A-Level Easter Holiday Revision Plan: 13 Days That Could Change Your Grades
Plan your Easter holiday revision with this day-by-day A-level study guide. Make the most of the last long break before the summer exam series.Your 10-Week A-Level Revision Plan
A week-by-week A-level revision plan for your final 10 weeks. Practical strategies to maximise the run-up to the summer exam series.Best A-Level Retake Colleges in London: 2026 Guide
Compare the best A-Level retake colleges in London for 2026. Results, teaching styles, costs and what to look for when choosing a retake college.A-Level Retake Costs 2026: Fees, Funding and How to Save Money
How much does it cost to retake A-Levels in 2026? Full breakdown of exam board fees, centre charges, tuition costs, and funding options to help you budget.What to Do If Your Mock Results Were Disappointing
Got lower mock results than expected? Mocks are not the final outcome. What they really mean, and practical steps to improve before the real exams.A-Level Key Dates 2026: Results Day, Mock Exams, Exam Timetable and How to Prepare
Complete guide to A-Level dates for 2026. Mock exams, the summer exam timetable, results day, and revision strategies to make the most of every week.Easter Revision Courses 2026: Intensive A-Level and GCSE Preparation
Boost your A-Level and GCSE grades with intensive Easter revision courses. Focused programmes built to lift exam performance in one to two weeks.How to Retake A-Levels Privately: A Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about resitting A-Levels as a private candidate. How to register, find an exam centre, choose a board and prepare well.10 Proven Revision Techniques for A-Level Success
Discover the most effective revision strategies to boost your A-Level grades. Active recall, spaced repetition and other evidence-based techniques that work.UCAS Clearing 2026: A Complete Guide for A-Level Students
Everything you need to know about UCAS Clearing: how it works, when to apply, and tips for securing a university place if your results fall short.Managing Exam Anxiety: Tips for A-Level Students
Learn practical strategies to manage exam stress and anxiety. From breathing techniques to mindset shifts, how to stay calm and perform on the day.What to Do If Your A-Level Results Are Lower Than Expected
Received disappointing A-Level results? Don't panic. This guide covers all your options, from remarking and appeals to retakes and alternative pathways.How to Create an Effective A-Level Revision Timetable
A step-by-step guide to creating a revision timetable that actually works. How to balance subjects, schedule breaks and stay motivated to the exams.Gap Year vs A-Level Retakes: Which Is Right for You?
Considering your options after disappointing A-Level results? Compare the pros and cons of a gap year against retaking your exams before you decide.A-Level Pass Rates in England
A-level pass rates and top grade trends, updated for 2026: 9.7% A*, 28.7% A or A*, and a 97.5% pass rate. What the numbers mean for retake students.A-Level Results Day - What happens on the day?
Everything you need to know what happens on A-Level Results Day and where to take your A-Level Retakes if you do not get the grades you need.