Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Bring back single award GCSE Science.
Closed
255 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently GCSE students only have the option of taking individual GCSEs for Physics, Biology and Chemistry, or a double award (taking two GCSEs) covering all the sciences. We believe students should be given the option of a single award Science GCSE.
We believe requiring all students to take two or three science GCSEs reduces the time available to study other subjects, such as additional Maths, English or vocational and creative subjects. Current options provide little common ground with entry level qualifications.
A single award Science GCSE, with less content than dual or current single award GCSEs, for each science subject, could be more suitable for students of lower ability, or those who have missed school due to ill health or other reasons.
A single award Science GCSE, with less content than dual or current single award GCSEs, for each science subject, could be more suitable for students of lower ability, or those who have missed school due to ill health or other reasons.
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jun 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
255
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
9 Dec 2021
Closed
9 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.