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About AQA GCSE
AQA is one of the largest exam boards in the UK, and its GCSEs are the ones most students in England sit. Every AQA GCSE is graded 9 to 1, with 9 the top grade. Seven of the subjects we teach are tiered and eight are not, so we confirm the tier before we plan a lesson.
AQA GCSEs mostly follow a house shape. Eight of the fifteen subjects are two papers of 1 hour 45 minutes, each worth half the qualification: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Business, Economics, Psychology and Sociology. The mark total differs between them. The paper structure does not.
The other seven are where AQA does something different, and that is where teaching has to change. English Literature is the only subject with an uneven split, at 40% and 60%. Geography runs three papers and a pre-release booklet. Maths runs three papers, one without a calculator. Combined Science splits into Trilogy or Synergy. French runs four papers and a speaking test. We teach the paper in front of your child, not a generic GCSE syllabus.
Who AQA GCSE Tutoring Is For
This course suits students who want a GCSE grade they can rely on.
- Year 10 and Year 11 students sitting AQA GCSE this summer
- Students whose school follows AQA for every subject, or for some of them
- Students on a tiered AQA subject where the Foundation or Higher decision is still open
- Students taking AQA Combined Science, on either the Trilogy or the Synergy route
- Students who know the content but lose marks on exam technique
AQA GCSE Subjects We Tutor
AQA GCSE tutoring for each subject we cover, with lessons built around AQA's own papers and mark schemes.
How Centaurus Helps AQA GCSE Students Excel
Paper-Shape Teaching
AQA uses one shape for eight subjects and something different for the other seven. We teach the structure your child is actually assessed by, including the subjects where the weighting is uneven.
AQA Command Words
AQA tells students what the examiner wants in the wording of the question. We teach the words and what each one is asking for.
Tier and Entry Guidance
On a tiered subject the tier decides which grades are available. We check the entry before we plan, and we tell you plainly what each tier can reach.
The Two Non-Exam Assessments
English Language has a Spoken Language endorsement and French has a speaking test. Both need preparation that written revision alone will not cover.
The November Route
Maths and English Language have a November series for students aged 16 and over. If a resit is on the cards, we plan for it well in advance.
Real AQA Past Papers
Timed practice from AQA's own papers and mark schemes, marked every week, including the papers that award marks for written accuracy.
Why Centaurus Stands Out
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Meet our Team Of Experts
Our expert tutors bring deep subject knowledge and a passion for teaching — helping every student reach their full potential.
What Parents Say About Us
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Centaurus Academy is truly one of the best educational institutions I've come across. The environment is nurturing, the staff are incredibly dedicated, and the quality of education is outstanding. They focus not only on academic excellence but also on character building and personal growth. The teachers are supportive and go the extra mile to ensure every student feels confident and motivated.
My child has gained confidence
I'm very satisfied with the dedication and teaching approach. My child has gained confidence and improved significantly in understanding math concepts, thanks to the teacher's clear explanations and supportive guidance.
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