Written by an examiner
The Grade Boost Workbooks
Nine workbooks built directly from real examining experience — for students who already know the basics and want to close the gap to a top grade. This isn’t an introduction to GCSE English. It’s exactly what to do to get the extra marks.
- Written by a practising GCSE English Language examiner
- Covers reading, writing, sentences and punctuation, extra marks and revision
- Printed workbooks first, with digital access included
- Includes a parent’s guide and a teacher’s pack
Cover mockup — final artwork in progress
At a glance
Nine workbooks, each built for a specific gap
Every workbook targets a specific place students lose marks — not a general topic area.
Practice Papers
Full-length practice papers structured the way real exams are weighted, so you build stamina against what you’ll actually face.
Reading Workbook
Structured practice on inference, comparison and evaluation — the skills that separate a mid-grade reading answer from a top one.
Writing Workbook
Builds control over purpose, audience and structure, with a focus on the choices examiners consistently reward.
Sentence Workbook
Targeted practice on sentence variety and control — an easy place to pick up marks that most students miss.
Punctuation Workbook
Precision-focused practice on the punctuation choices that show real control of Standard English.
Extra Marks Workbook
Built for students who are already doing okay and need the specific techniques that move a solid answer into the top band.
Revision Workbook
A focused route through final revision, prioritising the highest-impact techniques rather than covering everything again.
Parent’s Guide
A plain-English guide to how the qualification is actually assessed, so parents can support revision without second-guessing it.
Teacher’s Pack
Classroom-ready materials drawn from the same examining insight, built for departments delivering the workbooks at scale.
Built for the push from “okay” to “top grade”
These workbooks assume the basics are already in place. They’re for students, parents and departments who want examining-level insight into exactly what separates a strong answer from a top one — not a first introduction to GCSE English.
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