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Pupils resitting are far less likely to pass than those sitting the exams for the first time.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

If you want to explore resitting a subject, you should speak to your school or college about the best course of action.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

In England, most students who took exams in November will have been resitting English or maths.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

In England, most students who took exams in November were resitting English or maths.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2024

The young woman, who was 19, had just finished resitting her A-level exams.

From The Guardian • Dec. 4, 2018