If you didn’t get the A level results you were hoping for, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of students choose to retake one or more A levels, either to improve their grades, change their university options, or pursue a new academic direction.
At Highgrove Education, we specialise in helping students bounce back stronger. Our fully online school offers flexible, high-quality support for full-time or part-time A levels and GCSEs, including retakes. We go beyond academic tutoring, helping you enhance your academic CV through a rich programme of elective courses and extra-curricular options, and offering support with university application, UCAS references and interview preparation. We’re here to support your second chance, every step of the way.
Why Retake A levels?
There are lots of reasons students come to Highgrove Online School for A level retakes. We support students who
- Miss out on a university offer and want to improve their grades
- Want to change degree or career path and need different subject combinations
- Want to take another subject and/or an extended project qualification while on a gap year
- Know they can do better, and want to prove it
Retaking doesn’t have to be a setback – it can be a positive step towards taking control of your future. Rather than settling for a university option that’s not quite right, taking resits and additional gap year qualifications can help line you up for success.
A Flexible, Supportive Way to Retake
At traditional sixth forms, A level retake options can be limited. At Highgrove Online School, we offer everything you needed to succeed, from excellent teachers and an interactive, well-structured platform to a learning coach and peer support.
With Highgrove, you can:
- Retake one or more subjects online
- Complete a full A level in one year
- Access our learning platform anywhere, join live online lessons, or catch up via recordings
- Get expert, one-to-one academic support
- Study from home or while travelling — no commuting, no distractions
- Start your course in summer, September, January, or at any time through one-to-one tutoring
We give you the structure, flexibility, and encouragement to succeed with teachers who understand the retake journey and know how to help you stay focused and motivated.
Full UCAS Support for Your Second Application
When you’re applying to university again, you need more than just better grades. You need the right guidance and the right references.
Highgrove Online School is a licensed UCAS centre, so we can act as your UCAS referee for your second application and provide:
- Personal statement support
- References from your subject teachers
- Guidance on course choices
- Help managing UCAS deadlines and navigating offers
With an excellent success rate of our students getting accepted to top universities, we know what admissions tutors are looking for.
Retaking Doesn’t Mean Starting Over
Many of our students retake alongside other studies, part-time work, or a gap year. Some only retake one subject to boost a university offer; others use the opportunity to completely reset their academic path.
And because Highgrove is fully online, you can study from anywhere, whether you’re at home, travelling, or balancing other commitments.
Your Second Chance, Done Right
At Highgrove Online School, you bring the determination, and we provide the support, structure, and strategy to turn that effort into success. Retakes are a chance to advance with greater insight and confidence, and we’re here to ensure you make the most of that opportunity.
Ready to rewrite your story?
👉 Book a call with our academic team — and start your fresh chapter today.
