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Functional Skills Pass Rates

  • lkwilding1
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Why a roadmap helps


Uncertainty fades when you know what to do next. Checking functional skills pass rates can set expectations, but your routine and your support network are what decide your result.


What you are aiming for


Functional Skills in maths and English assess how you apply knowledge to everyday tasks. Level 2 maps to a GCSE grade 4 and is widely accepted by employers, colleges, and universities. The online format makes logistics straightforward, so you can spend more time on learning.


Ofqual Outcomes, 2021 Q4 to 2024 Q4


Below is Ofqual’s table of Outcomes for all students who took assessments between 2021 Q4 and 2024 Q4. These are overall passes and not necessarily first attempts.

Qualification and Level

Percentage of all students who passed their assessments taken between 2021 Q4 and 2024 Q4

English Level 1 Reading 

89.4

English Level 1 Writing

84.7

English Level 1 Reading and Writing

82.1

English Level 2 Reading 

84.1

English Level 2 Writing

85.1

English Level 2 Reading and Writing

80.0

Maths Level 1

61.9

Maths Level 2

61.3

Use these results as perspective when people discuss functional skills pass rates, and remember that personal preparation and feedback loops drive individual outcomes.


Make a routine you can keep


Plan two or three short sessions per week. Start with a quick diagnostic, study one priority topic, then answer exam-style questions and mark immediately. Write one fully worked solution for any missed question. Over a few weeks, you should see steady gains that make functional skills pass rates feel less intimidating.


Choose support that works


Pass Functional Skills provides initial diagnostics, tailored learning plans, realistic mock exams, AI driven marking, and transparent progress tracking so learners can see momentum. In our experience at York Maths Tutor, that structure keeps motivation high and makes revision time count, which helps functional skills pass rates for supported learners compare favourably with national averages.


Bringing it all together


Keep sessions short and focused, practise to time, and review errors the same day. With reliable support and a routine that fits your week, functional skills pass rates become milestones you can reach rather than obstacles in the way.

 
 
 

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