Statistics

About

The Statistics GCSE course is an exciting option subject that gives students the opportunity to deepen their mathematical understanding of the world through real-life contexts. The course helps students discover the importance and role of Statistics is in so much of what we do – from the way we shop, how weather is predicted, to calculating a route on Google maps.

It is a highly transferable subject, where students learn how to plan investigations, process and interpret data, and develop skills in evaluation and critical thinking. We aim to help students gain a deeper understanding of data and its power to positively impact the world around us.

When thinking about future careers, studying Statistics builds valuable, transferable skills in data analysis, problem solving and self-evaluation. These skills apply to careers beyond maths such as science, business, technology, and healthcare.

For students currently selecting their options, the Statistics course offers an exciting opportunity for those with strong mathematical ability who are eager to broaden and deepen their mathematic fluency. Your maths teacher will make you aware if this course is suitable for you.

 

Statistics Teaching Staff

 Mr V Golding

  • Miss D Townsend
  • Mrs S Chalke
  • Mrs B Wilson

“Numbers have an important story to tell. They rely on you to give them a voice.”

Stephen Few, data visualization expert

Specification

The course is examined using two examination papers in the summer of year 11.

It will assess the following three skills:

  1. Collecting and Representing Data – Students will analyse a variety of statistical techniques to gather data, looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each
  2. Interpreting Data in Context – Students will use statistical reasoning to draw conclusions from data, ensuring they have thought about the context of the data
  3. Analyse – Students will evaluate the appropriateness of statistical techniques and accuracy of the conclusions drawn

 

 

Exam Board

Edexcel

Assessment Format

100% Examination – (50% Paper 1 & 50% Paper 2)

Grade method

9-1

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Statistics Year 10
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Statistics Year 11
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Statistics Year 9

How to revise

2026

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Statistics Task 1 - 20 minute task
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Statistics Task 2 - 20 minute task
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Statistics Task 3 - 20 minute task
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Statistics Task 4 - 20 minute task
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Statistics Task 5 - 20 minute task

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