Statistics GCSE Level 1/2

Applications Open: - 8th October 2025

Applications Close:- 20th August 2026

How to Apply: - Please contact The Skinners’ School directly to apply. We do not accept applications via KentChoices

Please see here for more information about our Sixth Form and to complete an application form.

The aims below describe the educational purposes of following a

course in GCSE Statistics. Some of these aims are reflected in the

assessment objectives, others are not because they cannot readily be

translated into measurable objectives.

A course based on this specification should enable candidates to:

a) acquire an understanding of the basic concepts of probability and

statistics in such a way which encourages confidence, satisfaction

and enjoyment of the subject in everyday situations familiar to the

candidate, in other disciplines and in further study of the subject, if

desired;

b) show knowledge of probability and statistical methods and concepts,

and to communicate effectively an awareness of the power and

limitations of data, methods and concepts;

c) recognise the suitability of data for statistical analysis, apply

relevant techniques and be able to make deductions and inferences;

d) interpret statistical information presented in a variety of forms and

to communicate their interpretation by written and/or oral report;

e) be aware of the importance and limitations of statistical information to society.

Not open to external candidates