GCSE Maths Foundation
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PassNova offers free GCSE Maths Foundation practice — 328 exam-style questions and 6 timed 25-question practice tests with a clear explanation for every answer. It's 100% free with no sign-up, works on any device, and covers the GCSE Maths Foundation syllabus topic by topic. Updated for 2026.
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Where a grade 4 or above is required
A GCSE maths grade 4 (or equivalent) is the entry requirement for a large share of UK jobs, courses and apprenticeships.
Teacher training
Standard employer requirementGCSE grade 4 (C) in English and maths is required, plus science for primary teaching.
National Careers ServiceNursing degree entry
Standard employer requirement4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English, maths and science.
National Careers ServicePolice constable
Standard employer requirementGCSEs in English and maths plus A levels, or equivalent, for direct entry.
National Careers ServicePharmacy technician
Standard employer requirement4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English, maths and science.
National Careers ServiceLevel 3 and higher apprenticeships
Required by law or a regulatorDfE lists GCSE grade 4 as the maths qualification for level 3–7 apprenticeships.
gov.ukAccounting technician
Standard employer requirementGCSEs at grades 9 to 4 in English and maths for the entry routes.
National Careers ServiceRequirements are checked against the National Careers Service, the relevant regulator or the awarding body — follow each source for the current rules.
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6 timed practice tests
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A timed 40-question exam-style set with exclusive questions, about a third non-calculator, and an indicative grade band (grades 1–5). The real Foundation GCSE is three 80-mark papers of 90 minutes each, with written answers, so treat the band as a guide rather than a prediction.
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GCSE Maths Foundation: your questions answered
Where is GCSE Maths Foundation required or accepted?
A GCSE maths grade 4 (or equivalent) is the entry requirement for a large share of UK jobs, courses and apprenticeships. Teacher training: GCSE grade 4 (C) in English and maths is required, plus science for primary teaching. Nursing degree entry: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English, maths and science. Police constable: GCSEs in English and maths plus A levels, or equivalent, for direct entry. Pharmacy technician: 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English, maths and science. Level 3 and higher apprenticeships: DfE lists GCSE grade 4 as the maths qualification for level 3–7 apprenticeships. Accounting technician: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 in English and maths for the entry routes.
Is PassNova's GCSE Maths Foundation practice free?
Yes — GCSE Maths Foundation practice on PassNova is 100% free. There's no paywall and no sign-up needed to start (Premium adds timed exam papers of 40 questions in 75 minutes). A free account is optional and only saves your progress and badges.
Do I need an account or have to pay?
No. You can start practising GCSE Maths Foundation instantly with no account, no email and no card. 104 courses are fully free; every Premium question bank has a free 15-question taster.
How many GCSE Maths Foundation practice questions does PassNova have?
PassNova has 328 exam-style GCSE Maths Foundation questions and 6 timed 25-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.
Is the GCSE Maths Foundation practice up to date for 2026?
Yes — PassNova's GCSE Maths Foundation question bank is reviewed and kept current for 2026.
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